The Effects Of Flexıbılıty And Short Physıcal Performance On Balance In The Elderly
Journal Title: Journal of the Human and Social Science Researches - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
The aim of this study was effects of flexibility and short physical performance on balance in the elderly. 188 elderly individuals aged 65 and over years were recruited for the study. The cognitive functions were assessed by Standardized Mini Mental Test, balance was assessed by Berg Balance Scale (BBS), physical capacity by Time up and go test (TUG), and short-term performances were assessed by Short Physical Performance Test (SPPT). In the statistical analyses that there was a negative relation between age and BDÖ, SPPT and TUG values. With there was a positive relation between SPPT and height, SPPT and body right and left lateral flexion flexibility test and SPPT and balance values. Our results showed that physical performance is very important for the realization of stability and flexibility in the elderly. We need to take part in elderly rehabilitation of the applications for the protection and improvement of body flekxibility and balance.
Authors and Affiliations
Meral SERTEL| Yrd. Doç. Dr., Kırıkkale Üniversitesi, Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Bölümü Asst.Prof. Kırıkkale Unv.Faculty Of Health Sciences Department Of Physiotherapy And Rehabilitation fzt_meralaksehir@hotmail.com, Eylem TÜTÜN YÜMİN| Yrd. Doç. Dr., Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi, KD. Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Yüksek Okulu Asst.Prof. Abant İzzet Baysal University K.D.Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation School eylemtutn78@hotmail.com
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