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EFFECTS OF OTAGO EXERCISES VERSUS DUAL TASK TRAINING ON BALANCE AMONG GERIATRICS

*Manjula S., Dr. P. Senthil Selvam, Dr. S. S. Subramanian, Dr. Kumaresan A., Kotteswari G.

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Abstract

Background of The Study: Various lines of treatment regimens were discussed earlier to deal with balance but the Otago exercises versus dual task training has a significant impact on balance. The Otago training regimen greatly improves lower limb strength, balance, and gait in elderly population N. Patel et. al. 2015. Aim of The Study: The aim of the study was to compare the effects of Otago exercises versus dual task training on balance among geriatrics. Objectives of the study:  To assess the effects of Otago exercises on balance among geriatrics.  To assess the effects of dual task training on balance among geriatrics.  To compare the effects of Otago exercises versus dual task training on balance among geriatrics. Methodology: This study was a comparative study, which was conducted with 40 participants and were divided into two groups with 20 participants on each group. Group A performed Otago exercises and group B performed dual task training. Outcome Measures: Timed up and go test. Result: The statistical analysis of the study revealed that there was a significant improvement in the Group A than group B.

Keywords: Otago, dual task training, TUG, balance, geriatrics.