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Effects of intervention with to-balance exercise on the elderly requiring assistance and lower levels of care
Kanada Y, Sakurai H, Sugiura Y
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2014 Aug;26(8):1177-1183
clinical trial
5/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

PURPOSE: To examine the effects of intervention combining individualized and group rhythm (to-balance) exercises on the mental and physical functions of the elderly requiring low level care. SUBJECTS: A total of 29 elderly persons requiring level 2 assistance to level 2 who were and using outpatient care services participated in this study. METHODS: The participants were randomly allocated to 2 groups: to-balance, and sitting. The former group performed individualized and to-balance group exercises, while the latter group performed individualized exercise, as well as group exercise while sitting on a chair. The effects were evaluated through somatometric, physical fitness, and mental function measurements before and 3, 6, and 9 months after the initiation of the intervention. RESULTS: The lower-limb muscle strength and mental function significantly improved in both groups. Particularly, in the to-balance group, early improvement in balance and gait ability were observed. CONCLUSION: The to-balance exercise may be useful for quickly improving the elderly's static balance ability.

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