Effectiveness Of Chair Aerobics And Frenkel’s Exercise In Geriatric Population On Balance And Coordination – Randomized Control Trial

Abstract

Background- Balance and coordination issues create irreparable problems in the elderly. The prevalence of falls is higher among the elderly. The primary goal of this study was to find out the effects of chair aerobics and Frenkel's exercise on geriatric balance and coordination. The growing evidence proves that exercise promotes healthy ageing, since aerobic exercise has been found to maintain motor units and mitochondrial activity, it specifically enhances cardiovascular fitness. Moreover, it has been shown to prevent muscle atrophy and improve health-related quality of life. Chair aerobics is a form of exercise performed while seated and talking about Frenkel’s exercise, its principle is to activate the mechanisms that control balance and multi-joint coordination. In this study we have combined Frenkel’s exercise along with chair aerobics for balance and coordination.

Method- This method was a randomised controlled trial. Study was carried out in group of patients, (n=30) conventional group and controlled group. Patients in controlled group performed chair aerobics and Frenkel’s exercise whereas the conventional group performed the routine exercises for 3 months. All patients were assessed with Romberg’s test and finger to nose test pre and post intervention.

Results- At the end of 3 months rehabilitation treatment, statistically significant differences were observed. Both groups showed improvement but controlled group showed much more and statistically significant improvement.

Conclusion- Chair aerobics and Frenkel’s exercise is found to be effective on balance and coordination in geriatric population.