Balance is a major issue facing the geriatric population. In the 65 and older population, one in every three persons will experience a significant fall. These falls contribute greatly to morbidity and are a leading cause of death in this population. Decreased balance in older adults is associated with increasing the risk of falls. Evidence suggests that utilizing Nintendo Wii-Fit Balance Board, a virtual-reality game console, is effective in assessing balance and improving Balance in elderly. This study investigated on the effect of Wii-Fit Balance Board in combination with Balance & strength training in improving Double limb standing with eye open and eyes closed condition, Single leg standing in Eyes open and eyes closed condition on dominant & non-dominant side, Balance & Mobility in old age adults (60 and above) fallers. The use of the Wii Fit Balance Board can be a possible tool in assessing & improvingthe Balance & Mobility of elderly fallers when used in conjunction with Balance &Strength Training. Clinically, physiotherapist should also consider effectiveness notonly for providing balance training but also for assessment of balance and providefunctional activities.
| Autorius: | Chandan Kumar, Ajeet Kumar Saharan, Nand Lal Jhamaria, |
| Leidėjas: | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing |
| Išleidimo metai: | 2021 |
| Knygos puslapių skaičius: | 112 |
| ISBN-10: | 6204726439 |
| ISBN-13: | 9786204726434 |
| Formatas: | Knyga minkštu viršeliu |
| Kalba: | Anglų |
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