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The effects of trunk stabilization exercise using a Swiss ball in the absence of visual stimulus on balance in the elderly
Kim M-K
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2016 Jul;28(7):2144-2147
clinical trial
6/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: Yes; 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: This study was undertaken to investigate the effects of the balance exercises with a Swiss ball on static and dynamic balance abilities in elderly (>= 65 years) subjects. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Twenty elderly subjects with no relevant orthopedic history of a back condition were selected for trunk stabilization exercises with a Swiss ball (Thera-Band, USA). The subjects performed these trunk stabilization exercises for 20 minutes, five times per week for 4 weeks. The experimental group (n = 10) was blindfolded during these balance exercises, while the control group control group (n = 10) was not. RESULTS: The experimental group showed significant improvements in velocity in the evaluation of static balance and in time, total distance, and left/right movement distance in the evaluation of dynamic balance after the intervention, whereas the control group showed significant improvements in time in the evaluation of dynamic balance. A significant intergroup difference was observed after the intervention for velocity gain. CONCLUSION: Exercising with a blindfold stimulates other senses by blocking visual information, and hence it enhances improvements in balance ability.

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