Effectiveness of Otago Exercise Program on Reducing the Fall Risk in Elderly: Single Case Report

Otago exercise program can be used for elderly with fall risk and the scores of 30 Second Chair Stand Test, Four-Stage Balance Test, Timed Up and Go test and Berg Balance Scale were improved. Objectives- To find out the effectiveness of Otago exercise on reducing the fall risk in elderly Design- Single case study Setting- Out Patient Department and at home Participants- A single individual with fall risk participated in this study Methodology- Interventions used in this study included Otago Exercise Program which included strengthening exercise, balance re-training and walking. The interventions were given for 8 weeks. The outcome measures were 30 Second Chair Stand Test, Four-Stage Balance Test, Timed Up and Go test and Berg Balance Scale. The outcome measures were taken on first day, last day of 4th week and 8th week. Results- The scores of 30 Second Chair Stand Test, Four-Stage Balance Test, Timed Up and Go test and Berg Balance Scale were improved Conclusion- Otago exercise program can be used for elderly with fall risk.

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Deepali HANDE, Professor and HoD, Masters in Community Physiotherapy, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences University, Loni, Pravara, Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam , College of Physiotherapy

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Deepali HANDE, Professor and HoD, Masters in Community Physiotherapy, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences University, Loni, Pravara, Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam , College of Physiotherapy