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The Effect of Combined Training on Older Men’S Walking and Turning Kinetics Publisher



Ghaderian M1 ; Ghasemi GA1 ; Lenjannejadian S1 ; Sadeghi Demneh E2
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  1. 1. Department of Sports Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics Published:2023


Abstract

Aims: This study aimed to investigate the effect of combined turning and balance training on ground reaction force (GRF) characteristics during walking and turning in older men.Methods: Thirty older men were selected and randomly divided into two equal experimental (EG: age = 65.47 ± 2.50 years; BMI = 24.57 ± 0.68 kg/m2) and control (CG: age = 65.80 ± 2.34 years; BMI = 24.72 ± 0.64 kg/m2) groups. EG participants completed 12 weeks of training. Kinetic data were recorded using the force plate.Results: After the training, there was a significant difference between the EG and CG in the peak of GRF components and related time parameters as well as the required coefficient of friction in all directions. There was a significant decrease and increase in the stance time and loading rate respectively after the training in EG.Conclusions: The results showed improvement in gait and turning performance of older men. Therefore, combined exercises with emphasis on the turning components for older men are recommended. © 2022 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
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