STRENGTH, BALANCE, FUNCTION IN ELDERLY-BALANCE TRAINING VS TRADITIONAL EXERCISE

这个子项目是许多研究子项目中利用 资源由NIH/NCRR资助的中心拨款提供。子项目和 调查员(PI)可能从NIH的另一个来源获得了主要资金， 并因此可以在其他清晰的条目中表示。列出的机构是 该中心不一定是调查人员的机构。 这项研究将评估正在进行的、渐进式的“平衡”计划和传统的以社区为基础的老年人健身计划。渐进式项目的初始课程重点放在静态和动态情况下的重心，平衡所涉及的不同感觉系统，以及最有可能需要锻炼的肌肉群。在整个项目中，向参与者介绍了稳定性、速度和敏捷性的概念。坊间传闻，这项计划似乎比传统的老年人锻炼计划有更好的功能改善、更好的保持性和趣味性。完成这些项目的参与者的力量、平衡和机能的初步信息是必要的，以证明进一步研究的合理性。

This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing the resources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. The subproject and investigator (PI) may have received primary funding from another NIH source, and thus could be represented in other CRISP entries. The institution listed is for the Center, which is not necessarily the institution for the investigator. This study will evaluate an ongoing, progressive "balance" program and a traditional community-based fitness program in the elderly. Initial sessions in the progressive program focus on center of gravity in static and dynamic situations, on the different sensory systems involved in balance, and the muscle groups that are most likely to need work. Participants are introduced to the concepts of stability, speed, and agility throughout the program. Anecdotally, this program appears to result in better functional improvements and better retention and interest than the traditional exercise program for the elderly. Preliminary information on strength, balance and function of participants completing these programs is necessary to justify further study.