A Strategy for Fall Prevention in Aging Women

University of Novi Sad32 enrolled

Overview

This retrospective study examined the effects of a 12-month training program on physical performance and functional ability in healthy older women. Participants completed structured sessions including aerobic, strength, balance, flexibility, and stability exercises. Standardized tests showed that the intervention improved functional independence and may help prevent falls.

This retrospective study evaluated the long-term effects of multicomponent and stability exercises on physical performance and functional capability in aging women. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a one-year multicomponent, stability-based exercise program on physical performance and functional capability in healthy, active older women. Participants underwent a structured exercise program combining aerobic, strength, balance, flexibility, and stability exercises over 12 months. Outcomes were measured using standardized physical performance tests and functional capability assessments. The results provide evidence that targeted multicomponent and stability exercise interventions can enhance functional independence and contribute to fall prevention in older women.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Fall Prevention Functional Independence Balance Impairment

Interventions

Multicomponent and Stability Exercise ProgramBEHAVIORAL

Training program was a 12-month structured multicomponent and stability exercise program, including aerobic, strength, balance, flexibility, and stability exercises (core stability exercise and Dynamic neuromuscular stability). Sessions were conducted two times per week and progressively adjusted according to participants' abilities to ensure safety and optimal improvements.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 60 YearsMax age: 80 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. were women older than 65 years and did not live in nursing homes or community living 2. physically independent individuals able to perform daily living tasks 3. not present absence of physical limitations that might limit their engagement in exercise 4. absence of cardio metabolic and neuromuscular disease that could negatively affect exercise performance Exclusion Criteria: 1. fracture of extremities in the last 3 months 2. functional limitation (motor, auditory, and visual disorders) 3. dropout and absence of participants at any measurement, and absence in more than 25% of the training sessions

Locations (1)

Faculty of Sport and Physical Education

Novi Sad, Serbia

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change from Baseline in the Single-Leg Stance test (SLS)

The Single-Leg Stance (SLS) test was used to evaluate static balance, and was performed as described by Poncumhak et al. (2023)

Time frame: 12 month

Secondary Outcomes

Changes from Baseline in Functional Movement Capability

Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a reliable assessment tool for determining fundamental movement capability for individuals aged 50 years and older (Fawcett, 2014). The FMS consists of 7 specific movements (tests), including Deep Squat, Hurdle Step, In-Line Lunge, Shoulder Mobility, Active Straight Leg Raise (ASLR), Trunk Stability Push-Up, and Rotary Stability. Testing procedures and scoring protocol are explained in detail by Cook et al. (2014). All final scores were summed to compute the overall composite score (Total FMS score).

Time frame: 12 month

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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