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The Effects of Multi-System Exercises on Proprioception, Balance, Muscle Strength, and Reaction Time in Elderly Women
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Fatemeh Shooshtari   , Hasan Daneshmandi * , Farzaneh Saki |
| Dept. of Corrective Exercise and Sport injury & Guilan, |
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Abstract: (812 Views) |
Introduction: As the aging population continues to grow, there is an increasing concern regarding the decline in functionality and physical performance among elderly individuals. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of multi-system training on key aspects of physical health in elderly women, specifically focusing on proprioception, balance, lower-limb muscle strength, and reaction time.
Methods: Thirty elderly women were recruited as accessible samples and randomly assigned into two groups: a multi-system training group (n=15) and a control group (n=15). Initial assessments of proprioception, balance, lower limb muscle strength, and reaction time were conducted at the beginning of the first week of an eight-week intervention period. The multi-system training group followed a specific training protocol over the eight weeks, while the control group did not engage in any structured exercise. At the end of the eight-week period, post-test assessments were conducted. Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA and paired samples t-tests for within-group comparisons (p≤0.05).
Results: The multi-system training demonstrated significant improvements in proprioception, balance, lower limb muscle strength, and reaction time after eight weeks (p≤0.05). Compared to the control group, significant differences were observed in most of the assessed parameters (p≤0.05).
Conclusion: The findings indicate that multi-system exercises, which incorporate a combination of tailored and specialized activities for the elderly, effectively enhance critical components of physical health, including proprioception, balance, muscle strength, and reaction time to random stimuli. It is recommended that these exercises be integrated into specialized training programs for elderly populations.
Introduction: As the aging population continues to grow, there is an increasing concern regarding the decline in functionality and physical performance among elderly individuals. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of multi-system training on key aspects of physical health in elderly women, specifically focusing on proprioception, balance, lower-limb muscle strength, and reaction time.
Methods: Thirty elderly women were recruited as accessible samples and randomly assigned into two groups: a multi-system training group (n=15) and a control group (n=15). Initial assessments of proprioception, balance, lower limb muscle strength, and reaction time were conducted at the beginning of the first week of an eight-week intervention period. The multi-system training group followed a specific training protocol over the eight weeks, while the control group did not engage in any structured exercise. At the end of the eight-week period, post-test assessments were conducted. Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA and paired samples t-tests for within-group comparisons (p≤0.05).
Results: The multi-system training demonstrated significant improvements in proprioception, balance, lower limb muscle strength, and reaction time after eight weeks (p≤0.05). Compared to the control group, significant differences were observed in most of the assessed parameters (p≤0.05).
Conclusion: The findings indicate that multi-system exercises, which incorporate a combination of tailored and specialized activities for the elderly, effectively enhance critical components of physical health, including proprioception, balance, muscle strength, and reaction time to random stimuli. It is recommended that these exercises be integrated into specialized training programs for elderly populations.
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| Keywords: Multi-System Training, Proprioception, Balance, Elderly Women |
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Type of Study: Original research |
Subject:
elderly physical issues
Received: 2025/01/25 | Accepted: 2025/02/4 | Published: 2025/03/30
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