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VOL. 3, ISSUE 3 (2018)
Effect of square stepping exercise versus Swiss ball exercise on balance in institutionalized elderly population
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Mona, Dr. Bharti Arora, Dr. Sheetal Kalra
Abstract
Aim: To compare the effect of Square Stepping Exercise and Swiss Ball Exercise on Balance in Institutionalized elderly population. Material and Method: Experimental Study design. A total of 30 subjects was randomly assigned in to 2 groups. Each group had 15 subjects named as Group A and Group B. Group A: Square Stepping Exercises. Group B: Swiss Ball Exercises. Simple Random Sampling was done. Source of Sample tau devi lal Old Age Home Sec-4 (Gurugram) Variables: i) Dependent Variables: Balance. ii) Independent Variables: Square stepping exercises, Swiss ball exercises. Outcomes measure- Berg Balance Scale (BBS) Result: Data was analyzed using SPSS Version 21.00. The Balance Score were examined under Square Stepping Exercises and Swiss ball Exercises Training by using Paired t- test within in the group and Independent sample t- test between the groups. The P- value was set at a significant level of P< 00.5. Conclusion: The study shows significant improvement in balance of elderly population following Swiss Ball Training. But improvement is more marked under Square Stepping Exercises training.
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Pages:46-51
How to cite this article:
Mona, Dr. Bharti Arora, Dr. Sheetal Kalra "Effect of square stepping exercise versus Swiss ball exercise on balance in institutionalized elderly population". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, Vol 3, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 46-51
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