TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - Balance training in elderly women using public parks
JO  - Journal of women and aging
A1  - Leiros-Rodríguez, Raquel
A1  - García-Soidan, José L.
SP  - 207
EP  - 218
VL  - 26
IS  - 3
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0895-2841
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08952841.2014.888220
ID  - ref1
ER  -