OBJECTIVE To compare the effect of 3 different approaches to balance training on dual-task balance performance in older adults with balance impairment. DESIGN A double-blind, randomized controlled trial. SETTING University research laboratory. PARTICIPANTS Older adults (N=23) with balance impairment (mean age, 74.8y). They scored 52 or less on the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and/or walked wi...

attention is one of the effective factors when learning and performing motor skills. focus of attention is a method to increase the efficiency and learning. previous studies have shown that focus of attention plays an important role in learning and performing motor skills. the purpose of the present study was to compare the effect of the instruction of far and near external focus of attention o...

[Purpose] This study investigated the effect of a motor dual-task balance program on balance and gait of elderly women to suggest a more effective balance exercise method. [Subjects] Twenty elderly Korean women who could walk independently were recruited from the community dwelling. [Methods] The motor dual-task balance training (experimental) group stood on an Aero-step, and performed gym ball...

BACKGROUND Deficits in strength, power and balance represent important intrinsic risk factors for falls in seniors. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between variables of lower extremity muscle strength/power and balance, assessed under various task conditions. METHODS Twenty-four healthy and physically active older adults (mean age: 70 ± 5 years) were ...

objectives: researchers have focused their attention on balance in the elderly because there is a significant correlation between balance and fall. therefore, it is very important to identify the factors that can affect elderly balance. the aim of this study was to investigate relation between sustained attention and balance in elderly. methods: this cross sectional study was conducted in 2013 ...