Effect of an exercise training program for core and lower limb muscles on balance in community-dwelling older adults

• Autor(a) principal: Faustino, Fabiana
• Data de Publicação: 2022
• Outros Autores: Brito, Marta, Fernandes, Marta, Gameiro, Marta, Carolino, Elisabete, Fernandes, Beatriz
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)
• Texto Completo: https://doi.org/10.25758/set.1481
• topic: Envelhecimento; Fortalecimento muscular; Estabilidade central; Aging; Strength training; Central stability

Objectives – To assess the effect of an exercise program targeting core muscles and lower limb muscles, in increasing balance in elderly living in the community. Method – Eleven subjects (10F; 1M), mean age 80±6.9 years old, independent, and living in the community. The outcome measures included the Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance (MCTSIB) performed on Balance Master® to measure balance; the Berg Balance Scale for fall risk; Falls Efficacy Scale for fear of falling; Sit-to-Stand 30 seconds for lower limb strength; Supine Bridge and Abdominal Stage Test for strength and endurance of core muscles and the 8-foot Up and Go Test for mobility. Results – There were statistical differences in Sit-to-Stand test, Supine Bridge test and MCTSIB Foam-Eyes Closed after the exercise program. Conclusion – An exercise program focused on training core and lower limb muscles did not show significant effects on balance in a sample of older adults living in the community, however, it has increased lower limb strength and core muscle endurance.