CONTRIBUTION OF PHYSIOTHERAPY IN REDUCING THE RISK OF FALL IN THE ELDERLY

Nowadays, one of the major concerns of the specialists in the field of health is represented by finding optimal solutions to prevent falls among the elderly.The study was carried out on a group of 10 elderly people from a retirement home in Iasi, who were given a customized physiotherapy program, af...

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Main Authors: Cătălina-Mihaela Dascălu, Marius Neculăeș, Lucaci Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: ALTIUS ACADEMY Foundation - Faculty of Physical Education and Sports 2023-12-01
Series:Sport şi Societate
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Online Access:https://www.sportsisocietate.ro/articol/623
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Summary:Nowadays, one of the major concerns of the specialists in the field of health is represented by finding optimal solutions to prevent falls among the elderly.The study was carried out on a group of 10 elderly people from a retirement home in Iasi, who were given a customized physiotherapy program, after being functionally evaluated using Tinetti walking test, Tinetti balance test and Romberg test.The research results highlight an improvement in balance and muscle control following specific physiotherapy programs.The conclusions of the current study highlight the fact that physiotherapy programs can reduce the risk of falls in the elderly by improving balance and walking abilities.
ISSN:1582-2168
2344-3693