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
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15477261 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Disatorn Dejvajara (0000-0002-0549-202X, Chiang Mai University), Ranlaphat Aungkasuraphan (0000-0003-4546-9550, Chiang Mai University), Piyathida Palee (Chiang Mai University), Chanodom Piankusol (0000-0003-1616-5988, Chiang Mai University), Wachiranun Sirikul (0000-0002-9183-4582, Chiang Mai University, corresponding author), Penprapa Siviroj (0000-0003-4781-4119, Chiang Mai University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 17 |
| Pages | 10514-10514 |
| Publication date | 2022-08-24 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph191710514 |
| PMID | 36078234 |
| OpenAlex | W4292999150 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 44 |
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 ( n = 24) instructed to perform the program for at least 45 days over 8 weeks or a control group ( n = 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 extremity and balance, whereas the control group did not demonstrate significant changes over time in any parameter
Balance (ability · Berg Balance Scale · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Fall prevention · Fear of falling · Grip strength · Injury prevention · Physical medicine and rehabilitation · Physical therapy · Poison control · Randomized controlled trial · Test (biology · Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention · Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders · Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management · Medicine · Psychology · Gerontology · Internal Medicine
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |