IJPR.2018.103
Type of Article: Original Research
Volume 6; Issue 2 (March 2018)
Page No.: 2633-2636
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijpr.2018.103
COMPARISON OF TWO BALANCE TRAINING PROGRAMS ON BALANCE OF GERIATRIC POPULATION OF MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA
Divya Khare *1, Jyoti Shrivastava 2.
*1 Professor, Physiotherapy Department, Ayushman College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
2 Research Scholar, Physiotherapy Department, Ayushman College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Divya Khare, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, Ayushman College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. E-Mail: adivyakhare@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Aim: To compare effect of two balance training programs on balance of geriatric population of Madhya Pradesh, India.
Methodology: 50 subjects were selected randomly. The subjects were assessed on the 3 balance scales before the exercises and after four weeks of training
Result: Significant Results were found.
Conclusion: Study concludes that the subjects who participated in the specific exercise program significantly improved their functional ability.
KEY WORDS: Balance Training Programs, Geriatric Population, Exercise Program, Functional Ability.
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