A Lower-Limb Training Program to Improve Balance in Healthy Elderly Women Using the T-Bow® Device

References

• . Shephard RJ. Aging, Physical Activity, and Health. Champaign, Il: Human Kinetics; 1997
   Google Scholar
• . Lopez J, Izquierdo, M. Physiological aspects of exercise in relation to aging. In: Lopez J, Fernández A, eds. Exercise Physiology. 3rd ed. Madrid, Spain: Panamericana; 2006:613–639
   Google Scholar
• . Buatois S, Gauchard GC, Aubry C, Benetos A, Perrin P. Current physical activity improves balance control during sensory conflicting conditions in older adults. Int J Sports Med. 2007;28(1):53–58
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Bohannon RW, Larkin PA, Cook AC, Gear J, Singer J. Decrease in timed balance test scores with aging. Phys Ther. 1984;64(7):1067–1070
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Woollacott MH, Shumway-Cook A. Changes in posture control across the life span—a systems approach. Phys Ther. 1990;70(12):799–807
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Kannus P, Parkkari J, Koskinen S, . Fall-induced injuries and death among older adults. JAMA. 1999;281(20):1895–1899
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . World Health Organization. International Classification of Diseases. Manual of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases, Injuries and Causes of death. 9th revision. Geneva: World Health Organization; 1977
   Google Scholar
• . Prudham D, Evans JG. Factors associated with falls in the elderly: a community study. Age Ageing. 1981;10(3):141–146
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• . Gardner MM, Robertson MC, Campbell AJ. Exercise in preventing falls and fall related injuries in older people: a review of randomised controlled trials. Br J Sports Med. 2000;34(1):7–17
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Hausdorff JM, Nelson ME, Kaliton D, . Etiology and modification of gait instability in older adults: a randomized controlled trial of exercise. J Appl Physiol. 2001;90(6):2117–2129
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Tinetti ME, Williams CS. Falls, injuries due to falls, and the risk of admission to a nursing home. N Engl J Med. 1997;337(18):1279–1284
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Gates S, Fisher JD, Cooke MW, Carter YH, Lamb SE. Multifactorial assessment and targeted intervention for preventing falls and injuries among older people in community and emergency care settings: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2008;336(7636):130–133
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . World Health Organization (WHO). Healthy ageing. Ageing and daily physical activity. Ginebra: 1998. http://209.85.129.132/search?q=cache:pbuAUhR1AP0J:www.imsersomayores.csic.es/documentos/documentos/oms-envejecimiento-02.rtf+www.imsersomayores.csic.es/documentos/documentos/oms%E2%88%92envejecimiento%E2%88%9202.rtf.&cd=2&hl=es&ct=clnk&gl=es. Accessed June 10, 2009
   Google Scholar
• . Del Nogal ML, González-Ramírez A, Palomo-Iloro A. Assessment of risk of falls. Protocols for clinical assessment. Rev Esp Geriatr Gerontol. 2005;40:54–63
   Google Scholar
• . Rogers ME, Fernandez JE, Bohlken RM. Training to reduce postural sway and increase functional reach in the elderly. J Occup Rehabil. 2001;11(4):291–298
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Shumway-Cook A, Woollacott MH. Motor Control: Theory and Practical Applications. 2nd ed. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2000
   Google Scholar
• . Houglum P. The ABCs of proprioception. In: Houglum P, ed. Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries. 2nd ed. Champaign, Il: Human Kinetics; 2005:259–274
   Google Scholar
• . Daubney ME, Culham EG. Lower-extremity muscle force and balance performance in adults aged 65 years and older. Phys Ther. 1999;79(12):1177–1185
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Rubenstein LZ, Josephson KR. The epidemiology of falls and syncope. Clin Geriatr Med. 2002;18:(2)141–158
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Lord SR, Menz HB, Tiedemann A. A physiological profile approach to falls risk assessment and prevention. Phys Ther. 2003;83(3):237–252
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Choy NL, Brauer S, Nitz J. Changes in postural stability in women aged 20 to 80 years. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2003;58(6):525–530
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Judge JO, Lindsey C, Underwood M, Winsemius D. Balance improvements in older women: effects of exercise training. Phys Ther. 1993;73(4):254–262
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Bellew JW, Fenter PC, Chelette B, Moore R, Loreno D. Effects of a short-term dynamic balance training program in healthy older women. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2005;28(1):4–8, 27
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• . Colado JC, Triplett NT. Effects of a short-term resistance program using elastic bands versus weight machines for sedentary middle-aged women. J Strength Cond Res. 2008;22(5):1441–1448
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Nnodim JO, Strasburg D, Nabozny M, . Dynamic balance and stepping versus tai chi training to improve balance and stepping in at-risk older adults. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2006;54:1825–1831
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Moreland JD, Richardson JA, Goldsmith CH, Clase CM. Muscle weakness and falls in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2004;52(7):1121–1129
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Holviala JHS, Sallinen JM, Kraemer WJ, Alen MJ, Häkkinen KK. Effects of strength training on muscle strength characteristics, functional capabilities, and balance in middle-aged and older women. J Strength Cond Res. 2006;20(2):336–344
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Neira M, Rodríguez-Mañas L. Repeated falls in the residential area. Rev Esp Geriatr Gerontol. 2006;41:201–206
   Google Scholar
• . Ortuño MA, Barona R, Martin E. Functional balance assessment. In: Sanchez I, Ferrero A, Aguilar JJ, eds. SERMEF Handbook of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Madrid, Spain: Panamericana; 2006:103–108
   Google Scholar
• . Tinetti ME. Performance-oriented assessment of mobility problems in elderly patients. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1986;34(2):119–126
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Springer BA, Marin R, Cyhan T, Roberts H, Gill NW. Normative values for the unipedal stance test with eyes open and closed. J Geriatric Physical Therapy. 2007;30(1):8–15
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• . Briggs RC, Gossman MR, Birch R, Drews JE, Shaddeau SA. Balance performance among noninstitutionalized elderly women. Phys Ther. 1989;69(9):748–756
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Suni JH, Oja P, Laukkanen RT, . Health-related fitness test battery for adults: aspects of reliability. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1996;77(4):399–405
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Rikli R, Jones CJ. Development and validation of a functional fitness test for community–residing older adults. J Aging Phys Act. 1999;7(2):129–161
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Jones CJ, Rikli RE. Measuring functional. J Active Aging. 2002;1(1):24–30
   Google Scholar
• . Robertson RJ, Goss FL, Rutkowski J, . Concurrent validation of the OMNI perceived exertion scale for resistance exercise. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2003;35(2):333–341
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Howe TE, Rochester L, Jackson A, Banks PMH, Blair VA. Exercises for improving balance in older people. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007;(4)CD004963
   Google Scholar
• . de Bruin ED, Murer K. Effect of additional functional exercises on balance in elderly people. Clin Rehabil. 2007;21(2):112–121
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Hugener D, Reidt S. Fitness Benefits with T-Bow Training. 2005–2006. Institute of Movement and Sports Sciences, Zurich University. http://www.t-bow.net/res_invest_manual2006.htm. Accessed September 1, 2008
   Google Scholar
• . Hinman MR. Comparison of two short-term balance training programs for community-dwelling older adults. J Geriatric Physical Ther. 2002;25:10–17
   Google Scholar
• . Tsang WW, Hui-Chan CW. Effect of 4- and 8-wk intensive Tai Chi training on balance control in the elderly. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2004;36(4):648–657
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Li F, Harmer P, Fisher KJ, McAuley E. Tai Chi: improving functional balance and predicting subsequent falls in older persons. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2004;36(12):2046–2052
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Gatts S. A Tai Chi Chuan training model to improve balance control in older adults. Curr Aging Sci. 2008;1:68–70
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• . Ruiz R, Richardson MT. Functional balance training using a domed device. Strength Cond J. 2005;27(1):50–55
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Yaggie JA, Campbell BM. Effects of balance training on selected skills. J Strength Cond Res. 2006;20(2):422–428
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Baker MK, Atlantis E, Fiatarone Singh MA. Multi–modal exercise programs for older adults. Age Ageing. 2007;36(4):375–381
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Shumway-Cook A, Gruber W, Baldwin M, Liao S. The effect of multidimensional exercises on balance, mobility, and fall risk in community-dwelling older adults. Phys Ther. 1997;77(1):46–57
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Carter ND, Kannus P, Khan KM. Exercise in the prevention of falls in older people: a systematic literature review examining the rationale and the evidence. Sports Med. 2001;31(6):427–438
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Clary S, Barnes C, Bemben D, Knehans A, Bemben M. Effects of ballates, step aerobics, and walking on balance in women aged 50–75 years. J Sports Sci Med. 2006;5(3):390–399
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Rogers MW, Mille ML. Lateral stability and falls in older people. Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2003;31(4):182–187
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Maki BE, McIlroy WE. Control of rapid limb movements for balance recovery: age-related changes and implications for fall prevention. Age Ageing. 2006;(35 suppl 2):ii12–ii18
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Maki BE, McIlroy WE. The role of limb movements in maintaining upright stance: the “change-in-support” strategy. Phys Ther. 1997;77(5):488–507
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Melzer I, Benjuya N, Kaplanski J. Postural stability in the elderly: a comparison between fallers and non-fallers. Age Ageing. 2004;33(6):602–607
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Oddsson LI, Boissy P, Melzer I. How to improve gait and balance function in elderly individuals–compliance with principles of training. Eur Rev Aging Phys Act. 2007;4(1): 15–23
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• . Anderson K, Behm DG. The impact of instability resistance training on balance and stability. Sports Med. 2005;35(1):43–53
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar