Objectives: Balance functions play a significant role in routine life of the elderly, especially in reducing the risk of their falling. The aim of this research was to investigate static and dynamic balance of healthy elderly men during different hours of the day. Methods & Materials: For this purpose, 10 old men with the mean (SD) age of 69.45(3.23) years participated voluntarily ...

Objectives: Old age refers to years near or passed the middle age and therefore, near to the end of life cycle. Old-aged people have limited reviving capability and are more at risk of catching diseases, syndromes, and ailments. Falling is one of the most common problems in the elderly that occur due to their inability to maintain balance. This study aimed to examine the effect o...

Objectives: After age of 65, annually 10 percent of older adults> loss their independent in one or more daily task. Because of decreasing changes in neuromuscular system that is important factor in loss the balance and walking ability in this group of people. In according to these sentences, the aim of this research was to the comparison of mental, physical and mixed practices on static and dyn...

Objective: The main aim of the study was comparing the main anthropometric and biomechanics indexes in elite male adult Wushu athletes in both Taolu and Sanda disciplines.  Methods: The sample of the present study included 20 elite male Wushu athletes who were checked for 33 anthropometric and 11 biomechanical indexes. The normality of the data was checked by Kolmogorov–Smirnov no...

Background[G1]  and Objective: Posterolateral hip musculature weakness and impaired knee joint proprioception can be seen in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). The aim of this study was to investigate core muscle strength and dynamic balance in such patients and to compare them with healthy individuals. Materials and Methods: Thirty-two individuals (Mean ± SD: Age 25.3±3.9 yr...

 Background and Objective: The purpose of the present research was to examine the effect of practice type (physical, mental and mixed practices) on static and dynamic balance in elderly women at an age range of 60-75 years with no history of falling.    Materials and Methods: Statistical sample of this research study included 45 none falling elderly women at an age range of 60-75 years ...

    Background & Aims : The purpose of present research was to examine the effect of a 10 -week core stability training program on balance in females with multiple sclerosis with emphasis on morphology .   Material & Methods : According to the study inclusion and exclusion criteria, 48 females with multiple sclerosis (age: 32.5 ± 4.96 years, body mass: 68.23 ± 13.26 kg, height: 160.98 ± 6.041 C...

Objective: With regard to the effects of postural fatigue on the amount of participation in sport activities and as this may result in impaired motor functioning, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of fatigue on static and dynamic balance in karate kata and kumite elite men. Methods: The statistical population consist of all karate kata and kumite National Karate team members ...