《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2019, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (10): 1193-1196.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2019.10.014

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Effect of Otago Exercise on Balance and Balance Confidence in Institutionalized Older Adults

CHEN Xiao-chen, XIAO Yang-yang, PEI Xian-bo   

  1. School of Health Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, China
  • Published:2019-10-25 Online:2019-10-30
  • Contact: PEI Xian-bo. E-mail: peixb@whu.edu.cn E-mail:peixb@whu.edu.cn

Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of Otago exercise on balance and balance confidence in the institutionalized elderly. Methods From March to June, 2016, a total of 60 participants received Otago exercise for twelve weeks. They were assessed with Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Functional Reach Test (FRT), Four-Square Step Test (FSST) and Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC) before and after intervention. Results After intervention, the scores of BBS, FRT and FSST significantly improved (t > 4.282, P < 0.001), and the number of people with the risk of falling significantly decreased (χ2 = 19.286, P < 0.001). Conclusion Otago exercise could effectively improve the balance ability and balance confidence for the older adults in nursing home.

Key words: elderly, Otago exercise, balance ability, balance confidence

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