Effect of Different Density Foams on Balance Training in Geriatric Population-A Comparative Study Naik Prashant1, Mayenkar Tejas2,* 1Assistant Professor HOD, Department of Community Based Rehabilitation, KAHER, Institute of Physiotherapy, Belgaum, Karnataka, India 2Physiotherapist, Department of Physiotherapy, KAHER, Institute of Physiotherapy, Belgaum, Karnataka, India *Corresponding author Tejas Mayenkar, mayekartejas@gmail.com
Online published on 21 November, 2019. Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study is to determine the appropriate density of foam that is best for improving balance in community dwelling geriatric population. Hence this study was conducted with low, medium and high density foams to determine which is more effective. Materials and Method The study included 30 participants randomized to 3 groups of 10 each. Group A was treated with low density foam, Group B was treated with medium density foam and Group C was treated with high Density foam. The intervention protocol included double limb standing, single leg standing, neck hyperextension, heel and toe raises, trunk rotations, walking in place, tandem standing and walking sideways. Pre and Post intervention Berg Balance Score was noted and results were obtained. Results The intra group comparison in Group A pre test value was 45.60±2.67 and post test was 54.40±1.95 and mean difference was 8.80±2.34 and p value (p=0.000). In Group B pre test values was 46.00±2.01, and post test was 52.00±2.05 and mean difference was 5.40±0.69 with p value (p=0.000). In Group C pre test value was 48.50±1.58, and post test value after 1 month of intervention was 51.40±1.26 and mean difference was 2.90±0.87 with p value (p=0.000) Conclusion Balance training with Low density foam is more effective followed by medium density foam followed by high density foam in geriatric patients with balance impairment. Top Keywords Balance training, Different density foam, Unstable surface. Top |