%0 Journal Article
%T Balance Exercise Circuit for fall prevention in older adults: a randomized controlled crossover trial
%J Journal of frailty, sarcopenia and falls
%D 2022
%A Costa, Juliana N. A.
%A Ribeiro, Alexandre L. A.
%A Ribeiro, Daniele B. G.
%A Neri, Silvia G. R.
%A Barbosa, Daniel F.
%A Avelar, Bruna P.
%A Safons, Marisete P.
%V 7
%N 2
%P 60-71
%X OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to assess the immediate and short-term effects of the Balance Exercise Circuit (BEC) on muscle strength, postural balance, and quality of life, with the aim of preventing falls in older adults. <br><br>METHODS: Twenty-two volunteers participated in this randomized controlled crossover study. Group A performed BEC training in the initial 3 months and received no intervention in the following 3 months. Group B received no intervention during the first 3 months and then participated in BEC training for the next 3 months. In addition, participants were followed for an additional 3 months. Muscle strength, postural balance, functional mobility, and quality of life were assessed, respectively, using an isokinetic dynamometer, force platform, TUG test, and the WHOQOL. <br><br>RESULTS: After 3 months of training, Group A presented improved balance and rate of force development (RFD), while Group B presented improvements in RFD, TUG performance, and WHOQOL physical and psychological domains. Regarding the short-term effects, the participants maintained the training effects in WHOQOL balance, RFD, and the social domain. In addition, the number of falls decreased during follow-up. <br><br>CONCLUSION: The BEC intervention improved muscle strength, postural balance, and quality of life in older adults, in addition to reducing the risk of falls. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (ReBEC) - RBR-5nvrwm.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Hylonome Publications
%@ 2459-4148
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.22540/JFSF-07-060