Effect of Proprioceptive Training on Kinesiophobia and Balance in Geriatric Population

Background: The ageing process reduces sensory and motor capabilities such as balance & also increases the fear of movement, resulting in a high number falls among elderly. Some therapeutic interventions can directly interrupt this improves kinesiophobia. This study examines effect proprioceptive training on both. Objective: To determine kinesiophobia geriatric population. Methodology: A random sample consisting 17 community dwelling elderly participants were recruited from an old age home Indore. inclusion criteria people aged 60 above, with history fall. All trained under 6 week proprioception program using Swiss ball . exercises progressed according to participant’s response. Participants evaluated pre post intervention for Tampa Scale Kinesiophobia Balance Berg (BBS). Result: Pre comparison TAMPA shows average improvement 18 t value 33.613, p <0.05, which significant decrease after treatment. BBS 14.941 28.465, Conclusion: provides evidence efficacy KEY WORDS: Kinesiophobia, Balance, Proprioception Training, Geriatric Population.