Balance Impairment, Fall Prevention, Functional Independence
Conditions
Keywords
women, mobility, stability, functional movement screen system
Brief summary
This retrospective study examined the effects of a 12-month training program on physical performance and functional ability in healthy older women. Participants completed structured sessions including aerobic, strength, balance, flexibility, and stability exercises. Standardized tests showed that the intervention improved functional independence and may help prevent falls.
Detailed description
This retrospective study evaluated the long-term effects of multicomponent and stability exercises on physical performance and functional capability in aging women. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a one-year multicomponent, stability-based exercise program on physical performance and functional capability in healthy, active older women. Participants underwent a structured exercise program combining aerobic, strength, balance, flexibility, and stability exercises over 12 months. Outcomes were measured using standardized physical performance tests and functional capability assessments. The results provide evidence that targeted multicomponent and stability exercise interventions can enhance functional independence and contribute to fall prevention in older women.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALMulticomponent and Stability Exercise Program
Training program was a 12-month structured multicomponent and stability exercise program, including aerobic, strength, balance, flexibility, and stability exercises (core stability exercise and Dynamic neuromuscular stability). Sessions were conducted two times per week and progressively adjusted according to participants' abilities to ensure safety and optimal improvements.
Sponsors
University of Novi Sad
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
60 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. were women older than 65 years and did not live in nursing homes or community living 2. physically independent individuals able to perform daily living tasks 3. not present absence of physical limitations that might limit their engagement in exercise 4. absence of cardio metabolic and neuromuscular disease that could negatively affect exercise performance
Exclusion criteria
1. fracture of extremities in the last 3 months 2. functional limitation (motor, auditory, and visual disorders) 3. dropout and absence of participants at any measurement, and absence in more than 25% of the training sessions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change from Baseline in the Single-Leg Stance test (SLS) | 12 month | The Single-Leg Stance (SLS) test was used to evaluate static balance, and was performed as described by Poncumhak et al. (2023) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes from Baseline in Functional Movement Capability | 12 month | Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a reliable assessment tool for determining fundamental movement capability for individuals aged 50 years and older (Fawcett, 2014). The FMS consists of 7 specific movements (tests), including Deep Squat, Hurdle Step, In-Line Lunge, Shoulder Mobility, Active Straight Leg Raise (ASLR), Trunk Stability Push-Up, and Rotary Stability. Testing procedures and scoring protocol are explained in detail by Cook et al. (2014). All final scores were summed to compute the overall composite score (Total FMS score). |
Countries
Serbia
Outcome results
None listed