Efficacy of Physical Rehabilitation Programme in the Frail Elderly
Journal Title: Antropomotoryka. Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences - Year 2006, Vol 16, Issue 36
Abstract
Introduction. Walking difficulties are experienced by over 15% of the elderly, whereas 25% of them are daily dependent on diverse walking aids. The key reasons are believed to be environmental, or originate from individual ailments and/or age-related disabilities. The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of physical rehabilitation program on 6 Minute Walking test (6MW) and performance of simple activities of daily living in the frail elderly. Materials and Methods. The study lasted 4 months and embraced 120 subjects randomly split into two groups:, Group I – 60 (42F, 18M; mean age 86 years) Group II – 60 (39F, 21M; mean age 85 years). Group I – was assigned a variety of standard exercises and walk, Group II a rehabilitation regimen covering multi-sensory training and pedal exercise routine. A 6 Minute Walking test was applied to assess individual mobility before the study and upon its completion. The results were subsequently assessed with a T-student test.Results. Upon conclusion of the programme statistically significant improvement was noted in Group II (p
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Marek Żak, Barbara Gryglewska, Edward Mleczko
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