| Rhythmic stepping exercise under cognitive conditions improves fall risk factors in community-dwelling older adults: Preliminary results of a cluster-randomized controlled trial. | |
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PMID: 21815857 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Objective: The purpose of this pilot trial was to evaluate whether a 24-week program of rhythmic stepping exercise (RSE) would be effective in improving physical function and reducing fear of falling in older adults. Participants: Four units (n = 52) randomized into an RSE group (two units, n = 25) and a non-rhythmic stepping exercise (NRSE) group (two units, n = 27) participated in a pilot cluster randomized controlled trial. Methods: Each exercise group received 60 min group training sessions once a week for 24 weeks. Measurement was based on the difference in physical functions between the RSE and NRSE groups. Results: Significant differences were observed between the two groups for locomotive function with significant group × time interaction. Relative risk was calculated as 2.778 (95% CI: 1.030-7.492) for fear of falling for participants in the NRSE group compared with patients in the RSE group (p = 0.037). Conclusions: The results of this pilot trial suggest that the RSE program is more effective in improving locomotive function and fear of falling. |
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Minoru Yamada; Buichi Tanaka; Koutatsu Nagai; Tomoki Aoyama; Noriaki Ichihashi |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Aging & mental health Volume: 15 ISSN: 1364-6915 ISO Abbreviation: Aging Ment Health Publication Date: 2011 Jul |
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Created Date: 2011-08-05 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9705773 Medline TA: Aging Ment Health Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 647-53 Citation Subset: IM |
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a Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University , Kyoto , Japan. |
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