@article{ref1,
title="The effects of a water-based training on static and dynamic balance of older women",
journal="Rejuvenation research",
year="2015",
author="Bento, Paulo Cesar Barauce and Lopes, Maria de Fatima and Cebolla, Elaine Cristine and Wolf, Renata and Rodacki, André",
volume="18",
number="4",
pages="326-331",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of a water-based exercise program on static and dynamic balance. <br><br>METHOD: Thirty six older women were randomly assigned in a water-based training (3 d/week for 12 wk) or control group. Water level was kept at the xiphoid process and temperature at ~ 28-30°C. Each session included aerobic activities, and lower limb strength exercises. The medial-lateral, the anterior posterior amplitude and displacement (CP-D) of the center of pressure were measured in a quiet standing position (60s eyes opened and closed). The dynamic balance and 8Foot-up-and-Go test (FUG) was also applied. Group comparisons were made using two-way ANOVA with repeated measures. <br><br>RESULTS: No differences were found in the center of pressure variables, however, the WBT group showed better performance in the TUG after training (5.61 ± 0.76 vs 5.18 ± 0.42; p<0.01). <br><br>CONCLUSION: The water-based training was effective to improve dynamic balance.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1549-1684",
doi="10.1089/rej.2014.1650",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/rej.2014.1650"
}