1MPT Neuro Physiotherapy, Institute of Physiotherapy, KLE University, Belgaum, Karnataka
2Principal & Professor, Institute of Physiotherapy, KLE University, Belgaum, Karnataka
Online published on 16 May, 2013.
Aging is a natural phenomenon and old age is regarded as inevitable biological process. Human aging is associated with a wide range of physiological changes that not only make us susceptible to death, but limit our normal functions and render us more susceptible to a number of diseases. In geriatric age group balance is most commonly hampered. Hence Swiss ball therapy and Balance board therapy can be used as an intervention to improve balance in geriatric population.
To study the effect of Swiss ball therapy & Balance board therapy on improvement of balance in geriatric age group.
Randomized clinical trial.
30 participant of age above 65 were randomly assigned into two groups. Group A and Group B. Group A were given Swiss ball therapy and Group B were given balance board therapy. Both the group were assess with Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA)
The results of this study were analyzed in terms of age and Tinneti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA). Pre and post statistical analysis was done within and between the two groups (p =0.001)
Swiss ball therapy and balance board therapy both equally effective in improving balance in geriatric population.
Swiss Ball Therapy, Balance Board Therapy, Balance, Geriatric Population
