Effect of Core Stabilization Exercises on Balance Performance in Older Adults

Abstract

Objective: Fall is defined as unintentional loss of balance that leads to failure of postural stability. Around30% of older adults aged over 65 years have an episode of falls each year.. All postural control componentsundergo changes with ageing. Any impairment in neuromuscular, central nervous system and sensorysystem leads to fall. So the aim of present study was to determine the effects of Core stabilization exerciseson balance performance in older adults. Methodology: Sixty participants both males and females agedbetween 65 -75 years were divided into 2 groups, Experimental and Control group (n=30). Experimentalgroup performed core stabilization exercises 5 times a week for 6 weeks, while control group carried ontheir routine daily activity for 6 weeks. Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Y-Balance Test, Functional Reach Testwere assessed at the baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention. Results: Statistical analysis revealed thatExperimental group showed significant improvement in BBS, Y – Balance Test and Functional Reach Testscores with (p ? 0.05) post 6 weeks of intervention. Control group showed no significant improvement inthe scores. Conclusion: Core stabilization exercises had significant improvement on balance variables inexperimental group when compared to control group.