However , aquatic exercise improved key predisposing physical fitness components that are modifiable and internal risk factors for falling .
Conclusions There is limited , low- quality evidence to support the use of aquatic exercise for improving physiological components that are risk factors for falling .
Background According to the World Health Organization , the elderly are at the highest risk of injury or death from a fall .
Age-related changes in strength , balance and flexibility are degenerative factors that may increase the risk of falling , and an aquatic training may offer a favourable environment to improve these modifiable risk factors .
Methods A systematic review was conducted to assess the potential preventative role of aquatic exercise for reducing the risk of falls in the elderly by improving predisposing risk factors .
Effects of Water-Based Training on Static and Dynamic Balance of Older Women.
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a water-based exercise program on static and dynamic balance . METHOD Thirty-six older women were r and omly assigned to a water-based training ( 3 days/week for 12 weeks ) or control group . Water level was kept at the level of the xiphoid process and temperature at ∼28 - 30 ° C . Each session included aerobic activities and lower limb strength exercises . The medial-lateral , the anterior-posterior amplitude , and displacement of the center of pressure ( CP-D ) were measured in a quiet st and ing position ( 60 sec eyes opened and closed ) . The dynamic balance and 8-Foot Up- and -Go tests were also applied . Group comparisons were made using two-way analysis of variance ( ANOVA ) with repeated measures . RESULTS No differences were found in the center of pressure variables ; however , the WBT group showed better performance in the 8 Foot Up- and -Go Test after training ( 5.61±0.76 vs. 5.18±0.42 ; p<0.01 ) . CONCLUSION The water-based training was effective in improving dynamic balance , but not static balance
However , aquatic exercise improved key predisposing physical fitness components that are modifiable and internal risk factors for falling .
Conclusions There is limited , low- quality evidence to support the use of aquatic exercise for improving physiological components that are risk factors for falling .
Background According to the World Health Organization , the elderly are at the highest risk of injury or death from a fall .
Age-related changes in strength , balance and flexibility are degenerative factors that may increase the risk of falling , and an aquatic training may offer a favourable environment to improve these modifiable risk factors .
Methods A systematic review was conducted to assess the potential preventative role of aquatic exercise for reducing the risk of falls in the elderly by improving predisposing risk factors .