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Exercise stress testing, commonly known as a treadmill test, is a noninvasive procedure used to evaluate cardiovascular function and diagnose heart conditions.
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An exercise stress test measures the heart's response to exertion using a treadmill or stationary bicycle. Chest electrodes record the heart's electrical activity through an ECG, and blood pressure is monitored regularly.
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Otago Exercise Program Delivery using Digital Practice: A Prospective Case Report.

Cheryl J Hardy-Gostin¹, Kelly J Negley¹, Jade J Bender-Burnett¹

¹College of Health and Education, Department of Physical Therapy, Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia, USA.

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|March 16, 2022

Summary

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Digital delivery of the Otago Exercise Program improved fall risk scores in an older adult. This approach offers a viable alternative for community-based falls prevention, ensuring continuity of care.

Keywords:

Balance Exercise Falls Otago Telehealth

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Rehabilitation Science
Digital Health

Background:

COVID-19 pandemic disrupted community-based falls prevention programs for older adults.
Digital delivery of exercise and rehabilitation was rapidly adopted despite limited evidence.
Continuity of care was a key consideration during pandemic-related service changes.

Observation:

A condensed version of the Otago Exercise Program was digitally delivered to an 83-year-old female with high falls risk.
The intervention was implemented over a four-week period.
Patient adherence and engagement were monitored throughout the digital program.

Findings:

Significant improvements were observed in the patient's Timed Up and Go (TUG) scores.
The Five Times Sit to Stand (FTSTS) test performance showed notable enhancement.
Improvements were also recorded in the 30-Second Chair Stand Test (30sCST) and One Leg Stance (OLS) test results.

Implications:

Digital delivery of exercise programs is a promising method for falls prevention in older adults.
This approach can ensure continuity of care, especially during public health crises.
Further research is warranted to explore the efficacy and scalability of digitally delivered falls prevention interventions.