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IJPR.2018.103

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Type of Article:  Original Research

Volume 6; Issue 2 (March 2018)

Page No.: 2633-2636

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijpr.2018.103

COMPARISON OF TWO BALANCE TRAINING PROGRAMS ON BALANCE OF GERIATRIC POPULATION OF MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA

Divya Khare *1, Jyoti Shrivastava 2.

*1 Professor, Physiotherapy Department, Ayushman College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
2 Research Scholar, Physiotherapy Department, Ayushman College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Corresponding Author: Dr. Divya Khare, Professor, Physiotherapy Department, Ayushman College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. E-Mail: adivyakhare@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Aim: To compare effect of two balance training programs on balance of geriatric population of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Methodology: 50 subjects were selected randomly. The subjects were assessed on the 3 balance scales before the exercises and after four weeks of training

Result: Significant Results were found.

Conclusion: Study concludes that the subjects who participated in the specific exercise program significantly improved their functional ability.

KEY WORDS: Balance Training Programs, Geriatric Population, Exercise Program, Functional Ability.

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Cite this article: Divya Khare, Jyoti Shrivastava. COMPARISON OF TWO BALANCE TRAINING PROGRAMS ON BALANCE OF GERIATRIC POPULATION OF MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA. Int J Physiother Res 2018;6(2):2633-2636. DOI: 10.16965/ijpr.2018.103
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