Different kind of rehabilitation exercises to reduce the number of falls among senior citizens - A literature review
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage, Pavan Akalanka Bandara; Croos, Agneshian Priyanth (2018)
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage, Pavan Akalanka Bandara
Croos, Agneshian Priyanth
Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu
2018
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2018060512720
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Falls among elderly population is one of the most common problems in the world that leads to majority of elderly hospitalizations and deaths. Aging reduces muscle strength, balance and coordination. Reduced muscle strength, endurance and power will promote to a deduction of physical functions below the limit. Because of that, activities of daily living (ADL) may become more challenging and impossible.
Aim of this literature review research was to determine which type of exercises (balance, coordination and strengthening) has been proven most successful to reduce the number of falls among seniors.
Method used for this thesis was literature review which follows the main principles of systematic search. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, EBSCOhost and Cochrane. 7 Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT) articles were selected for the thesis which fulfilled the inclusion criteria.
According to the results, majority of elders shows falls and injuries related to falls. Results show that exercise sessions of strength training, balance training and coordination exercises create major difference concerning the reduction number of falls among elderly population. Also, practising the following exercises shows significant reduction in falls: jumping exercises, resistance training, progressive resistance training, postural control exercises, flexibility exercises, gait training, agility exercises, endurance training, functional floor exercises and backward chaining exercises. Moreover, exercises can increase functional capabilities, and correcting skills can minimize the number of falls in older population.
Aim of this literature review research was to determine which type of exercises (balance, coordination and strengthening) has been proven most successful to reduce the number of falls among seniors.
Method used for this thesis was literature review which follows the main principles of systematic search. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, EBSCOhost and Cochrane. 7 Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT) articles were selected for the thesis which fulfilled the inclusion criteria.
According to the results, majority of elders shows falls and injuries related to falls. Results show that exercise sessions of strength training, balance training and coordination exercises create major difference concerning the reduction number of falls among elderly population. Also, practising the following exercises shows significant reduction in falls: jumping exercises, resistance training, progressive resistance training, postural control exercises, flexibility exercises, gait training, agility exercises, endurance training, functional floor exercises and backward chaining exercises. Moreover, exercises can increase functional capabilities, and correcting skills can minimize the number of falls in older population.