Document Type : Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license
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1 Master's degree, motor behavior - motor learning and control, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.
2 Associate Professor, Department of Motor Behavior - Learning and Motor Control, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.
Abstract
Introduction. In this regard, old age was recognized as one of the important stages of human development, which was usually accompanied by in all dimensions of growth. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of fall-proof and multi-component exercises on balance performance, cognitive functions, and reaction time in the elderly.
Research Method: The present study was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test, post-test, and one-month follow-up design with a control group. In this study, the sample size was determined based on the expected rate of progress, previous studies, and GPower software. Forty-five elderly men aged 65 to 75 years were randomly selected and divided into three equal groups: fall-proof training group, multi-component training group, and control group. Data collection was performed using the Brief Cognitive Status Test, Balance Performance Scale, and Reaction Time Test. For data analysis, repeated measures analysis of variance was used to examine the differences between groups in the post-test and follow-up test. All statistical operations were performed using the updated version of SPSS software at a significance level of 0.05.
Findings: The results showed that fall-proof and multi-component training had a significant effect on balance performance, cognitive functions, and reaction time. These effects led to a significant improvement in the participants' scores from pre-test to post-test, and the positive changes were maintained in the follow-up test.
Conclusion: Therefore, it was recommended that these exercises be used as a suitable rehabilitation method for the elderly, especially those who have suffered a stroke.
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