The Impact of a Submaximal Level of Exercise on Balance Performance in Older Persons
Joint Authors
Justine, Maria
Alias, Hani Asilah
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-10-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Objective.
The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of a submaximal level of exercise on balance performance under a variety of conditions.
Material and Method.
Thirteen community-dwelling older persons with intact foot sensation (age = 66.69 ± 8.17 years, BMI = 24.65 ± 4.08 kg/m2, female, n = 6 ) volunteered to participate.
Subjects’ balance performances were measured using the Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Integration of Balance (mCTSIB) at baseline and after test, under four conditions of stance: (1) eyes-opened firm-surface (EOF), (2) eyes-closed firm-surface (ECF), (3) eyes-opened soft-surface (EOS), and (4) eyes-closed soft-surface (ECS).
The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) protocol was used to induce the submaximal level of exercise.
Data was analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test.
Results.
Balance changes during EOF ( z = 0.00 , P = 1.00 ) and ECF ( z = - 1.342 , P = 0.180 ) were not significant.
However, balance changes during EOS ( z = - 2.314 , P = 0.021 ) and ECS ( z = - 3.089 , P = 0.02 ) were significantly dropped after the 6MWT.
Conclusion.
A submaximal level of exercise may influence sensory integration that in turn affects balance performance, particularly on an unstable surface.
Rehabilitation should focus on designing intervention that may improve sensory integration among older individuals with balance deterioration in order to encourage functional activities.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Alias, Hani Asilah& Justine, Maria. 2014. The Impact of a Submaximal Level of Exercise on Balance Performance in Older Persons. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051878
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Alias, Hani Asilah& Justine, Maria. The Impact of a Submaximal Level of Exercise on Balance Performance in Older Persons. The Scientific World Journal No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051878
American Medical Association (AMA)
Alias, Hani Asilah& Justine, Maria. The Impact of a Submaximal Level of Exercise on Balance Performance in Older Persons. The Scientific World Journal. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051878
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1051878