- 著者
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Myoung-Kwon Kim
- 出版者
- 理学療法科学学会
- 雑誌
- Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)
- 巻号頁・発行日
- vol.28, no.7, pp.2144-2147, 2016 (Released:2016-07-29)
- 参考文献数
- 16
- 被引用文献数
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2
[Purpose] This study was undertaken to investigate the effects of the balance exercises
with a Swiss ball on static and dynamic balance abilities in elderly (≥65 years) subjects.
[Subjects and Methods] Twenty elderly subjects with no relevant orthopedic history of a
back condition were selected for trunk stabilization exercises with a Swiss ball
(Thera-Band, USA). The subjects performed these trunk stabilization exercises for 20
minutes, five times per week for 4 weeks. The experimental group (n=10) was blindfolded
during these balance exercises, while the control group control group
(n=10) was not. [Results] The experimental group showed significant
improvements in velocity in the evaluation of static balance and in time, total distance,
and left/right movement distance in the evaluation of dynamic balance after the
intervention, whereas the control group showed significant improvements in time in the
evaluation of dynamic balance. A significant intergroup difference was observed after the
intervention for velocity gain. [Conclusion] Exercising with a blindfold stimulates other
senses by blocking visual information, and hence it enhances improvements in balance
ability.