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Group functional balance training improved balance in elderly veterans at risk for falls. This 8-week program demonstrated significant gains in balance measures, enhancing safety and mobility for participants.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Falls are a significant concern for community-dwelling elderly veterans, impacting their independence and quality of life.
  • Effective interventions are needed to mitigate fall risk and improve functional mobility in this population.
  • Veterans often face unique health challenges contributing to balance deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an 8-week group functional balance training program.
  • To assess improvements in balance outcomes for community-dwelling veterans at high risk for falls.
  • To determine the safety and efficacy of this intervention in an elderly veteran cohort.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective pre-test, post-test design utilizing collected data.

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  • Participants: 51 community-dwelling veterans (mean age 78) at risk for falls.
  • Intervention: Weekly 1-hour group functional balance training classes for 8 weeks.

    • Main Results:

    • 84% of participants completed at least 5 classes.
    • Significant improvements observed in Berg Balance Scale scores (p < 0.0001).
    • Significant improvements noted in Composite Reaction Time (p < 0.0004).

    Conclusions:

    • An 8-week group functional balance training program is safe and effective.
    • The intervention significantly improved balance outcomes in elderly veterans at risk for falls.
    • This program offers a viable strategy for fall prevention in veteran populations.