@article{ref1,
title="Balance improvement by strength training for the elderly",
journal="Journal of physical therapy science",
year="2013",
author="Lee, In-Hee and Park, Sang-Young",
volume="25",
number="12",
pages="1591-1593",
abstract="[Purpose] Aging is associated with a progressive decline in overall muscle strength. Loss of lower limb strength leads to an increased risk of falls and a sedentary lifestyle. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether lower limb strengthening exercise leads to improved lower limb strength and balance function for the elderly.   [Subjects] From a total of 74 respondents, 50 subjects were randomly assigned to either a training group (n = 30) or a control group (n = 20). The subjects ranged in age from 65 to 82 years. A randomized controlled trial compared the effects of strengthening exercise and balance function.   [Methods] Leg extension and lower curl exercises were performed during the 12-week study.   [Results] After training, the lower limb strength and balance of the individuals in the training group had significantly improved compared to the baseline.   [Conclusion] Improvement in lower limb strength may lead to balance enhancement in neurologically intact older persons.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0915-5287",
doi="10.1589/jpts.25.1591",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/jpts.25.1591"
}