Josephs Sharon, Pratt Mary Lee, Calk Meadows Emily, Thurmond Stephanie, Wagner Amy
School of Physical Therapy, University of the Incarnate Word, USA.
School of Physical Therapy, University of the Incarnate Word, USA; Pyramid Plaza Physical Therapy, USA.
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2016 Oct;20(4):815-823. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.02.003. Epub 2016 Feb 10.
The purpose of this study was to determine whether Pilates is more effective than traditional strength and balance exercises for improving balance measures, balance confidence and reducing falls in community dwelling older adults with fall risk.
Thirty-one participants with fall risk were randomly assigned to the Pilates group (PG) or the traditional exercise group (TG). Both groups participated in 12 weeks of exercise, 2 times/week for 1 h.
There was significant improvement in the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale for both the PG (mean difference = 6.31, p < .05) and the TG (mean difference = 7.45, p = .01). The PG also showed significant improvement in the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (mean difference = 10.57, p = .008).
Both Pilates and traditional balance programs are effective at improving balance measures in community dwelling older adults with fall risk, with the Pilates group showing improved balance confidence.
本研究旨在确定对于社区居住的有跌倒风险的老年人,普拉提在改善平衡指标、平衡信心及减少跌倒方面是否比传统力量与平衡训练更有效。
31名有跌倒风险的参与者被随机分配至普拉提组(PG)或传统运动组(TG)。两组均参加为期12周的运动,每周2次,每次1小时。
PG组(平均差异=6.31,p<0.05)和TG组(平均差异=7.45,p=0.01)在富勒顿高级平衡量表上均有显著改善。PG组在特定活动平衡信心量表上也有显著改善(平均差异=10.57,p=0.008)。
普拉提和传统平衡训练项目对于改善社区居住的有跌倒风险的老年人的平衡指标均有效,且普拉提组的平衡信心有所提高。