Type: Article

The Effect of Combined Training on Older Men's Walking and Turning Kinetics

Journal: PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN GERIATRICS (02703181)Year: 2023Volume: 41Issue: 3Pages: 362 - 382

Ghasemi Kahrizsangi G.^aLenjannejadian Isfahan S.^a Demneh E.S.

a :University of Isfahan - IRAN(IR) - Isfahan

DOI:10.1080/02703181.2022.2138680Language: English

Abstract

Aims: This study aimed to investigate the effect of combined turning and balance training on ground reaction force (GRF) characteristics during walking and turning in older men. Methods: Thirty older men were selected and randomly divided into two equal experimental (EG: age = 65.47 +/- 2.50 years; BMI = 24.57 +/- 0.68 kg/m(2)) and control (CG: age = 65.80 +/- 2.34 years; BMI = 24.72 +/- 0.64 kg/m(2)) groups. EG participants completed 12 weeks of training. Kinetic data were recorded using the force plate. Results: After the training, there was a significant difference between the EG and CG in the peak of GRF components and related time parameters as well as the required coefficient of friction in all directions. There was a significant decrease and increase in the stance time and loading rate respectively after the training in EG. Conclusions: The results showed improvement in gait and turning performance of older men. Therefore, combined exercises with emphasis on the turning components for older men are recommended.

Author Keywords

Turningbalancetrainingground reaction forcewalkingolder adults

Other Keywords

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