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- Title
Effects of Balance-based Training on Blood Pressure and Postural Control Capacity in Older Elderly.
- Authors
Yi-Fang LEE; Cheng-Sze FU; Shu-Lin LEE
- Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of Wii Fit balance training or Pilates-based training intervention for 10-weeks on blood pressure levels and the postural control system in older elderly. Method: Sixty older subjects volunteered to participate in a Wii-Fit exercise group (n=18), Pilates-based training group (n=22), and control group (n=20). The Wii-Fit and Pilates-based groups have training intervention program 3 times per week for 10 weeks. Postural control capacity and resting blood pressure were measured before and after training program. Results: The results showed that there were no significantly changes on blood pressure and MAP data neither after in the Wii-Fit training nor in the Pilates-based training. The Sensory Organization Test (SOT) composite scores tend to increase after Wii-Fit and Pilates-based training intervention. Conclusion: The results illustrated that balance exercise intervention change the postural control, but there are no effects on resting blood pressure.
- Subjects
REGULATION of blood pressure; BODY fluid pressure; PILATES method; EXERCISE; POSTURAL balance
- Publication
Asian Journal of Physical Education & Recreation, 2017, Vol 23, Issue 1, p28
- ISSN
2075-4604
- Publication type
Article