Brain, Digital, & Learning

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Effects of Dual-Task Balance Training on the Balance Ability in Elderly Women

Seowon University

Correspondence to Sung-Tae Park, parkst@seowon.ac.kr

Brain, Digital, & Learning. Volume 11, Number 1, 121‒130, March 2021. https://doi.org/10.31216/BDL.20210008
Received on February 27, 2021, Revised on March 9, 2021, Accepted on March 11, 2021, Published on March 31, 2021.
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Abstract

This study was to investigate the effects of dual-task balance training on the balance ability in elderly women. Elderly women were divided into two groups: Balance training group(BTG, n=10) and Non-exercise group(CG, n=10). BTG has participated in dual-task balance training assuming the performance of specific functions in daily life on three times a week for 12 weeks. Before and after the training period, all participants have measured the brief-BESTest, which is a comprehensive balance test for the elderly. The results of this study were as follows: BTG was significantly increased in brief-BESTest total score, and also in analysis of the detailed items, BTG was significantly increased after training in stability (functional reach forward), postural adjustment (stand on one leg), postural response(compensatory stepping), and sensory orientation (stance with eyes closed on form pad). As conclusions, this study confirmed that dual-task balance training has improved overall posture control and balance recovery ability of elderly women.
Keywords

Dual-task, balance training, balance ability, elderly women, brief-BESTest

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