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Effects of Home-Based Nine-Square Step Exercises for Fall Prevention in Thai Community-Dwelling Older Adults during a COVID-19 Lockdown: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Study by Disatorn Dejvajara; Ranlaphat Aungkasuraphan; Piyathida Palee; Chanodom Piankusol; Wachiranun Sirikul; Penprapa Siviroj is a Medicine article available to read on EtoBox.
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The deterioration of muscle strength in aging has been associated with fall risks. During the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults were restricted from doing outdoor activities. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Nine-Square Step Exercises (NSSE) on improving physical performance and balance in older adults at risk of falling. We conducted an open-labelled, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial in 46 (aged 65-84 years) community-dwelling older adults. They were randomly assigned to an NSSE group ( = 24) instructed to perform the program for at least 45 days over 8 weeks or a control group ( = 22). The outcomes were measured by the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), the Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand test (FTSS), and hand grip strength during the baseline, 4th and 8th weeks in both groups. A mixed-effect linear regression model analysis was performed to estimate the independent effect of NSSE by the intention-to-treat over the 8-week period. The NSSE group showed significant weekly changes in BBS (β 0.57, 95% CI: 0.30, 0.84), TUG (β -0.44, 95% CI: -0.74, -0.14), and FTSS (β -0.52, 95% CI: -0.78, -0.25), demonstrating beneficial improvements in lower ext
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- Author
- Disatorn Dejvajara; Ranlaphat Aungkasuraphan; Piyathida Palee; Chanodom Piankusol; Wachiranun Sirikul; Penprapa Siviroj
- Published
- 2022
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Medicine (Health Sciences)