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Effects of Dynamic Stability Training Using Water Inertia Load on Lower Limb Joint Moments, Gait and Balance in Elderly Women
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Aqua vest group and Weight vest group for Balance and Gait Impairment in Elderly Women. Completed, enrolled 24 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study highlights that age-related neuromuscular changes negatively impact muscle strength, balance, joint mobility, and cardiovascular health, which in turn affect daily life activities and independence. In particular, aging leads to slower gait speeds and increased metabolic costs associated with shifting the body's center of mass, which are closely linked to functional decline in older adults. While previous studies have focused primarily on spatiotemporal variables like stride length and walking speed, there is a lack of research examining exercise interventions that analyze lower limb joint moments. This study aims to assess the effects of dynamic stability training using water inertia load on the distribution of lower limb joint moments, gait, and balance in older adults, ultimately providing valuable insights to support improvements in efficient gait function among the elderly.
Study Details
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Interventions
Participants in this group will perform Dynamic Stability Training (DST) sessions twice a week for 12 weeks while wearing an aqua vest. Each session will focus on dynamic stability exercises aimed at improving balance, lower limb joint moment distribution, and gait. Each session will last for 50 minutes
Participants in this group will perform the same Dynamic Stability Training (DST) sessions twice a week for 12 weeks, but with a weight vest instead of an aqua vest. Each session will focus on balance, lower limb joint moment distribution, and gait, lasting for 50 minutes