TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Effects of core muscle stability training on the weight distribution and stability of the elderly
JO  - Journal of physical therapy science
A1  - Kang, Kwon-Young
SP  - 3163
EP  - 3165
VL  - 27
IS  - 10
N2  - [Purpose] This study investigated the effects of core muscle stability training on the weight distribution and stability of the elderly. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty elderly persons were randomly divided into an experimental group which performed core strengthening exercises, and a control group which performed standard strengthening exercises for 8 weeks. A Tetrax Interactive Balance System was used to evaluate the weight distribution index (WDI) and the stability index (SI). [Results] The experimental group showed a significant improvement in terms of WDI and the SI. However, the control group showed no significant improvement in either. [Conclusion] Core muscle stability training should be considered as a therapeutic method for the elderly to improve their WDI, and SI, and as a fall prevention measure.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0915-5287
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/jpts.27.3163
ID  - ref1
ER  -