The Effects of Hip and Ankle Strategy Training on a Vibration Surface on Fear of Falling and Physical Fitness in the Elderly
Keywords:
Hip and ankle strategy training, Elderly, Fear of fallingAbstract
This research aims to study and compare the effects of hip and ankle strategy training on vibration surfaces on fear of falling and physical fitness in the elderly. The sample group consisted of 48 elderly individuals with a high level of fear of falling, selected using purposive sampling. The participants were assigned to 3 groups of 16 people each, over an 8-week period: Group 1 underwent hip and ankle strategy training on non-vibrating surfaces, Group 2 trained on vibrating surfaces, and the control group received a general exercise program. The differences in fear of falling between the control group, Group 1, and Group 2 were analyzed using One-way ANOVA. Data on fear of falling, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and reaction time were analyzed before the experiment, after 4 weeks, and after 8 weeks in all three groups using One-way Repeated Measures ANOVA.
The results showed that after 8 weeks, the fear of falling among the control group, Group 1, and Group 2 was significantly different (p<0.05). Furthermore, fear of falling, muscle strength, endurance, balance, and reaction time also showed significant differences (p<0.05) among the groups across all time periods. This study suggests that training focused on controlling the hip and ankle on vibrating surfaces is effective in reducing fear of falling in elderly individuals with high levels of fear. It can be used as a training method to reduce the risk of falling in the elderly and offers an option for promoting elderly individuals' knowledge and planning for physical health care to prevent fear of falling. Additionally, it supports access to comprehensive health promotion services, screening, and early prevention of fall risks in elderly patients at hospitals.
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