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Acute effect of proprioceptive exercises on balance, joint position sense and muscle strength among elder and adult
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Mansour Sahebozamani    , Abdolhamid Daneshjoo , Saeid Bahiraei , Shima Sheikhbahaie , Sanaz Namazi Zadegan , Faeze Firouzi , Elahe Nasrolahzade , Maliheh Soltanabi |
| Department of Sports Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran , daneshjoo.hamid@uk.ac.ir |
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Background and aims: The aging process leads to changes in motor performance, including decreased balance and weakened muscular strength, increasing the risk of falls. This study aimed to investigate the immediate impact of proprioceptive exercises on balance, proprioception, and muscle strength in elderly individuals and adults.
Methods: In a semi-experimental, 20 adults and 20 elderly individuals (with average ages of 27.20 and 65.73 years) were randomly selected. Balance was assessed using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, while proprioception was measured with a digital camera and AutoCAD software. Isometric muscle strength of the quadriceps and hamstring muscles was evaluated with a hand-held dynamometer. Assessments were conducted before, immediately after, and one hour post exercises. Data analysis was performed using a mixed model for repeated measures design.
Results: Significant improvements were showed in proprioception, with both adult and elderly groups experiencing enhancements of 32.21% and 30.54%, respectively (p<0.05). The TUG test revealed a significant difference between the two groups, with the adults and elderly showing improvements of 7.77% and 2.02%, respectively, compared to their pre-exercise performance (p<0.05). Additionally, there was a significant variation in isometric strength of the hamstring and quadriceps muscles between the groups (p<0.05). Following the exercises, quadriceps muscle strength improved by 9.88% and 4.30% in the adults and elderly groups, respectively (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The immediate benefits of proprioceptive exercises can be harnessed by healthcare professionals and community members to enhance the motor functions of both elderly individuals and adults.
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| Keywords: Proprioception, Knee Joint, Muscle Strength, Elderly |
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Type of Study: Original |
Subject:
Disaster Medicine
Received: 2023/06/8 | Accepted: 2023/12/4 | Published: 2024/05/26
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