Introduction: Elderly has a slower walking speed and an increased risk of falling. Decreased
muscle mass and strength contribute to decreasing the ability to produce strength and …

Aims: To find out the prevalence and various risk factors for falls among older adults (60-75
years). Objective: To sensitize OT intervention program among older adults by providing …

Background: the 'Otago exercise programme'(OEP) is a strength and balance retraining
programme designed to prevent falls in older people living in the community. The aim of this …

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To find out the efficacy of strength and Balance training exercise
for fall prevention in elderly BACKGROUND: Fear of falling and avoidance of activity are …

Background: Around 30% of elderly people over 60 years of age experience a fall each
year. The frequency of falls increases with age and frailty level. Therapeutic exercise plays …

Abstract Background and Aims: Design and effectiveness of training programs in order to
reduce the risk of falls and improve balance in older people is considered by many …

Background Maintaining physical function is critical for older adults to achieve healthy aging.
The Otago exercise program (OEP) has been widely used to prevent falls for older adults …

In the elderly, physical activity is essential in maintaining good health. In a resource
constrained environment, where supervised exercise classes are conducted once a week, a …

Background: Balance is an index to determine the independence level of elderly individuals
in their daily activities. This study aimed to examine the effects of Otago Exercise Program …

Aim This study aimed to test the effect of Otago exercises on fear of falling, balance,
empowerment and functional mobility in older people living in nursing homes. Methods This …