1Department of Physiotherapy, Guru Jambheswar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana
2Assisstant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Guru Jambheswar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana
*Corresponding author: Mrs. Jaspreet Kaur Assisstant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Guru Jambheswar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana. Ph, No-9466092657, Email: -jaspreet_malik16@yahoo.co.in
Online published on 10 April, 2017.
The objective of this study was to compare the performance of active and sedentary older adults on Modified Physical Performance Test and Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale.
130 subjects comprising 80 males and 50 females participated in the study. Subjects were categorized into 2 groups, Group-A (active older adults) and Group B (sedentary older adults). The physical performance was measured using Modified Physical Performance test and fall status was measured using Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale.
In the present study, statistical analysis was done by using unrelated-t test for both groups (group A and group B). The performance of active older adults was significant on modified physical performance test and fullerton advanced balance scale (p< 0.01) as compared to sedentary older adults.
The results indicate that significant performance of active older adults on modified physical performance test and fullerton advanced balance scale as compared to sedentary older adults. Therefore, active older adults are more physically fit and have better balance than sedentary older adults.
ageing, balance, fitness, sedentary older adults
