The effects of strength and balance training using a Rock-it Board in an ageing population

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The effects of strength and balance training using a Rock-it Board in an ageing population

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BACKGROUND Strength and balance programs are a well-established training method in preventing falls in people over the age of 65 years. However, there is limited research investigating the effects of strength and balance training using a stability training device, and no research to date using a Rock-it Board. AIM The purpose of this research was to evaluate whether the use of a Rock-it Board stability training device could improve strength and balance in older people, which could potentially...

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Thesis

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2022

Creator

McKay, Elizabeth Margaret-Mary

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https://hdl.handle.net/10652/5781

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New Zealand / older people / fall prevention / Otago Exercise Programme / strength / balance / stability training device / Rock-it Board / Injury prevention / Motor control / Aged health care

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