Effect of joint mobilization, strengthening and stretching programme of ankle on balance in elderly

Choudhary, Nikhil and Mohd Dar, Shahid (2011) Effect of joint mobilization, strengthening and stretching programme of ankle on balance in elderly. Journal of The Indian Academy of Geriatrics, 7 (4). pp. 150-153. ISSN 0974-3405 E-ISSN 0974-2484

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Abstract

Objective: To find out the effect of strength training of dorsiflexors of ankle on the balance in elderly. Methods: Healthy elderly were selected and divided into two groups. One group got stretching, mobilization and strength training of ankle dorsiflexors while no exercises were given to the other group. Balance of the two groups were compared by means of functional reach test and performance oriented mobility assessment. Results: A significant improvement in the balance was found in the exercise group. Conclusion: By restoring the normal biomechanics and increased dorsiflexors strength of the ankle, there is improvement in balance in elderly. Keywords: falls, balance, ankle range of motion, elderly. (Journal of The Indian Academy of Geriatrics, 2011; 7: 150-153

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	9454/81209
Uncontrolled Keywords:	falls, balance, ankle range of motion, elderly.
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences
Depositing User:	Shahid Mohd Dar
Date Deposited:	11 Aug 2020 09:05
Last Modified:	11 Aug 2020 09:05
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/81209

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