Citation

Takeshima N, Kamuro R. Japanese Journal of Sports and Health Science 2020; 42: 1-15.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020)

DOI

10.50909/tspe.42.0_1

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The static and dynamic balance abilities clearly decrease with age. Although the direction of the center of gravity (COG) movement was examined using the limits of stability (LOS) test by Balance Master System, the relative decrease rates of moving the COG in left, right, front and back directions were almost similar. It has been found that falling to the left, right, or backward directions can lead to serious physical injuries. We also determined that the age-related decline of LOS balance parameters such reaction time (RT), movement velocity (MVC), and directional control (DCL), endpoint excursion (EPE), and maximum excursion (MXE). Of these, the age-related changes in RT were the largest. This requires not only the ability to move the center of gravity, but also response and agility training.
Several studies showed that customized balance exercises could prevent falls. However, it is considered that a combined exercise mode such as balance exercise and resistance training is appropriate for healthy older adults. However, to date, eff ects of these trainings on persons with Parkinson's disease or cognitive impairment remain unclear, and some observers suggested that there is little evidence available about exercise eff ects on survivors of stroke or on subjects immediately after their discharge from hospitals. Further research is needed to explore the benefi ts of physical exercises on these older adults.

Language: ja

Keywords

aging; balance; exercise; older adults