Feasibility of a novel Judo4Balance – fall preventive exercise programme targeting community-dwelling older adults

Journal of Frailty, Sarcopenia and Falls

ARTICLE

Michail Tonkonogi¹  Anna Ekholm²  Julia Hamilton³  Karin Strömqvist Bååthe¹  Marina Arkkukangas² 

[1] School of Education, Health and Social Studies, Department of Medicine, Sport and Fitness Science;Research and Development in Sörmland;Sabbatsbergs Department of Geriatric Medicine;Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health, Mälardalen University;Department of Neuroscience, Uppsala University

关键词: Older adults;    Exercise;    Fall accidents;    Fall injury;    Self-efficacy;   

DOI  :  10.22540/JFSF-05-047

学科分类：内科医学

来源: Hylonome Publications

【 摘 要 】

Objectives: It is of utmost importance to investigate risk factors for falls and learning techniques for falling safely. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of a novel judo-inspired exercise intervention for community-dwelling older adults. Methods: We included 28 participants, 60–88 years of age, in this study. In three different settings, the feasibility of carrying out a full-scale study was evaluated by the following: the study process, resource management and scientific aspects. The outcome measures evaluated were physical performance, fall related self-efficacy and fall techniques (backwards and forwards) among the older adults. Results: The intervention was judged to be feasible in the different settings used in this study. Some changes regarding duration of the intervention were suggested as being important. Significant improvements were seen in the selected outcome measures, physical performance (p=.030) and fall techniques (p=<.001). A corresponding difference was not found for fall related selfefficacy (p=.113). Conclusions: This study confirms the judo inspired exercise programme, Judo4Balance, to be a feasible intervention for active older adults. This study will provide a safe and thoroughly planned protocol for the planned study and provides indication of appropriate setting depending on the target group.

【 授权许可】

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