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| Effects of core muscle stability training on the weight distribution and stability of the elderly |
| Kang K-Y |
| Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2015 Oct;27(10):3163-3165 |
| clinical trial |
| 2/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: No; Point estimates and variability: No. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed* |
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PURPOSE: This study investigated the effects of core muscle stability training on the weight distribution and stability of the elderly. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Thirty elderly persons were randomly divided into an experimental group which performed core strengthening exercises, and a control group which performed standard strengthening exercises for 8 weeks. A Tetrax Interactive Balance System was used to evaluate the weight distribution index (WDI) and the stability index (SI). RESULTS: The experimental group showed a significant improvement in terms of WDI and the SI. However, the control group showed no significant improvement in either. CONCLUSION: Core muscle stability training should be considered as a therapeutic method for the elderly to improve their WDI, and SI, and as a fall prevention measure.
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