Nordt W E, Sachatello S A, Plotkin E S, Dintino K
West End Orthopedic Clinic, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 1999 Aug;28(8):447-50.
Falls among the elderly contribute in large part to the morbidity and mortality statistics of this age group. To date, few institutionalized programs exist to enhance balance among the elderly as a fall prevention adjunct. A 30-day balance program was instituted at independent living facilities in our community, and the effects were assessed for subjective and objective improvement in balance parameters. The results indicated that 97% of the participants enjoyed the program and found it to be nonstressful. Subjective improvement in confidence level and a diminished sense of balance loss was seen in 95% of the subjects. Significant improvement was noted in all tests measuring balance parameters. Objective improvement over baseline levels was seen in 90% of the study group.
老年人跌倒在很大程度上影响了该年龄组的发病率和死亡率统计数据。迄今为止，作为预防跌倒的辅助手段，很少有机构化项目来增强老年人的平衡能力。我们社区的独立生活设施开展了一项为期30天的平衡项目，并对平衡参数的主观和客观改善效果进行了评估。结果表明，97%的参与者喜欢该项目，且觉得它没有压力。95%的受试者在自信心水平上有主观改善，平衡感丧失的感觉也有所减轻。在所有测量平衡参数的测试中都有显著改善。90%的研究组在客观上比基线水平有了改善。
