The Use of as a resource slackline auxiliary in balance training in elderly

Use of as a resource slackline auxiliary in balance training in elderly

Abstract

Introduction: The process of configuring aging and important changes without postural control. These changes in balance predispose the aging individual to a greater risk of falling, which is why it is increasingly important to implement and study resources aimed at gaining balance, both for preventive and therapeutic purposes. Objective:The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of using the slackline as an aid in balance training in the elderly. Methods:This is a quantitative, quasi-experimental study, with ten elderly women as participants in an aging group from Universidade Aberta à Terceira Idade. The subjects were violated to a previous evaluation, with validated scales and instruments for measuring balance, and underwent an intervention for balance training using the relaxation resource. After the intervention, which lasted six weeks, twice a week, the elderly women were reevaluated with the same testicles. Results:The results showed that the training through the slackline provided a significant gain for postural balance in the Balance Assessment Scale and Tinetti's March 26,20 (p <0,01), walking speed in Timed Up & go (TUG) 6 , 74 (p <0.01), previous functional range in the Functional Range Test (TAF) 21.77 (p <0.01) and fear of falling on the International Falls Efficacy Scale - Brazil (FES-I-BRAZIL) 24 , 10 (p <0.01). Conclusion: It is concluded that the use of slackline as an auxiliary resource in balance training is effective for the elderly who participated in the intervention.