Citation

Leiros-Rodríguez R, García-Soidan JL. J. Women Aging. 2014; 26(3): 207-218.

Affiliation

College of Physical Therapy , University of Vigo , Pontevedra , Spain.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/08952841.2014.888220

PMID

24919102

Abstract

This study evaluates the effects of a balance training program developed in public parks on functionality and general state of health in elderly women. It was a randomized controlled trial. Women older than 65 years (n = 28; 68.5 ± 2.9) participated in a balance training program that lasted 6 weeks, with sessions taking place twice a week (12 exercises/session, 50 min). Balance was analyzed by the Berg Balance Scale and Timed Up & Go Test. The generic health status was measured by the SF-12 Health Survey. These tests showed statistically significant differences in the experimental group (p <.05). Public parks are adequate installations for developing balance.

Language: en