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Study aim
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Comparison of the effect of 12 weeks of two combined turning training and combined balance training protocols on static balance, dynamic balance, gait, turning, stair negotiation, quality of life and the fear of falling of the elderly.
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Design
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A comparative quasi-experimental study with two intervention groups, with parallel, randomized groups, on 40 elderly men
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Settings and conduct
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Participants in the study included 40 healthy elderly people who are selected as a sample using purposeful method and they are assigned into two turning and balance training groups randomly (n=20). Each group performs the relevant exercises for 12 weeks and 3 sessions of 60 minutes per week in the Sardaran Sports Complex located in Khorasgan belonging to education area 6 of Isfahan.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria: Having age 60 or older, Lack of regular physical activity, Functional independence and the ability to perform daily life activities.
Exclusion criteria: Mental disorders, Acute heart-respiratory diseases, acute joint diseases, hypertension and paralysis of a part of the body.
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Intervention groups
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First intervention group: balance training group - take part in a 60- minute balance training program of 3 sessions per week, lasting for 12 weeks (Exercise based on balance challenges to improve balance function).
Second intervention group: turning training group - take part in a 60- minute turning training program of 3 sessions per week, lasting for 12 weeks (Exercises based on turning movements to improve turning function).
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Main outcome variables
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Static balance, dynamic balance, gait, turning, stair negotiation, quality of life, fear of falling