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| The effect of combined training on older men's walking and turning kinetics |
| Ghaderian M, Ghasemi GA, Lenjannejadian S, Sadeghi Demneh E |
| Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics 2023;41(3):362-382 |
| clinical trial |
| 5/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: 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* |
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AIMS: This study aimed to investigate the effect of combined turning and balance training on ground reaction force (GRF) characteristics during walking and turning in older men. METHODS: Thirty older men were selected and randomly divided into two equal experimental (EG: age 65.47 +/- 2.50 years; BMI 24.57 +/- 0.68 kg/m2) and control (CG: age 65.80 +/- 2.34 years; BMI 24.72 +/- 0.64 kg/m2) groups. EG participants completed 12 weeks of training. Kinetic data were recorded using the force plate. RESULTS: After the training, there was a significant difference between the EG and CG in the peak of GRF components and related time parameters as well as the required coefficient of friction in all directions. There was a significant decrease and increase in the stance time and loading rate respectively after the training in EG. CONCLUSIONS: The results showed improvement in gait and turning performance of older men. Therefore, combined exercises with emphasis on the turning components for older men are recommended.
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