ArticleCurrent gerontology and geriatrics research2020
Balance as an Additional Effect of Strength and Flexibility Aquatic Training in Sedentary Lifestyle Elderly Women.
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- The effects of eight weeks of sensorimotor training on balance, proprioception, and hip abductor isometric strength in elderly women with genu varum: a randomized controlled trial.BMC geriatrics · 2026Trial
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- Comparing the effects of aquatic-based exercise and land-based exercise on balance in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity · 2024Review
- Force Production and Coordination from Older Women in Water Fitness Exercises.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo evaluate the additional effects of on balance an aquatic muscle strengthening and flexibility training program in healthy sedentary lifestyle elderly women.
methodThis controlled clinical trial included 56 healthy sedentary women, aged from 65 to 70 years, divided into two groups. The aquatic group (AG) underwent aquatic training (45 minutes/session, 32 sessions), and the control group (CG) received no intervention. Data were collected pre- and post-intervention, during a one-week period. Lower limb muscle strength was measured by a force sensor (myometer). Flexibility was measured by biophotogrammetry. Functional balance was evaluated by the Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) and the Berg Balance Scale (BBS).
resultsMuscle strength, flexibility, and balance improved in AG (
conclusionThe aquatic exercises program, which was originally developed to promote muscle strength and flexibility, also improved functional balance. Aquatic training is an option for physical health promotion for sedentary lifestyle elderly women.
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