Journal of Aging and Physical Activity · 2009 · 38 citations · 31 references
MedicineGeriatric MedicinePhysical EducationPhysical ActivityPhysical TherapyRehabilitationBalance RehabilitationBalance TrainingGait AnalysisGait AssessmentGait RehabilitationGait TrainingControl Group DesignFall Prevention ExerciseFalls Prevention ExerciseGroup InterventionMatched Control GroupMobility Outcome MeasurementRepeated Measures AnalysisRepeated Measures Anova
The Getting Grounded Gracefully program, based on the Awareness Through Movement lessons of the Feldenkrais method, was designed to improve balance and function in older people. Fifty-five participants (mean age 75, 85% women) were randomized to an intervention (twice-weekly group classes over 8 wk) or a control group (continued with their usual activity) after being assessed at baseline and then reassessed 8 wk later. Significant improvement was identified for the intervention group relative to the control group using ANOVA between-groups repeated-measures analysis for the Modified Falls Efficacy Scale score (p = .003) and gait speed (p = .028), and a strong trend was evident in the timed up-and-go (p = .056). High class attendance (88%) and survey feedback indicate that the program was viewed positively by participants and might therefore be acceptable to other older people. Further investigation of the Getting Grounded Gracefully program is warranted.
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Teresa M Steffen, Timothy A. Hacker, L A Mollinger · Physical Therapy · 2002 · 2.1K citations
Stephen R. Lord, Sophie Murray, Karen E. Chapman et al. · The Journals of Gerontology Series A · 2002 · 1K citations