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Comparison of the 8-week Otago exercise program with core stability versus the traditional Otago program on the quality of life in elderly women
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Shiva Zarei   , Hooman Minoonejad * , Hamed Mousavi |
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Abstract: (234 Views) |
Introduction: To compare the effects of the traditional Otago exercise program and a modified version (Otago with core stability exercises) on the quality of life in elderly women.
Methods: 30 elderly women were divided into three groups: a modified Otago group, a traditional Otago group, and a control group. The exercise programs lasted 8 weeks, with 3 sessions per week. Quality of life was assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire.
Results: The modified Otago exercise program led to significantly better improvements in all eight dimensions of quality of life (P < 0/05) compared to the traditional Otago program and the control group.
Conclusions: Incorporating core stability exercises into the Otago program can enhance its positive impact on the quality of life of elderly women.
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| Keywords: Elderly, Otago protocol, core stability, quality of life |
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Type of Study: Original research |
Subject:
elderly physical issues
Received: 2024/11/19 | Accepted: 2025/01/29 | Published: 2025/01/29
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