Effect of 3 months square stepping exercise and resistance training on postural balance and fear of falling in elderly woman

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 3 months square stepping exercise with resistance training on balance and fear of falling in elderly woman .35 elderly women participated and divided into two groups: square step exercise and resistance training. One leg stance, Berg, Functional reach, 10 m walking, TUG tests and fear of falling were measured. The acceleration of the center of the body was recorded using the accelerometer. Results showed a significant increase for balance index, One leg stance, Berg balance test, functional reach, 10 meters running, TUG tests and fear of falling in both groups (p0.05) .It seems that both types of exercises have been effective for elderly women. Also, square step exercise versus resistance training almost equally improved the ballance.