Comparison of the 8-week Otago exercise program with core stability versus the traditional Otago program on the quality of life in elderly women

Author(s):

Shiva Zarei , Hooman Minoonejad* , Hamed Mousavi

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Article Type:
Research/Original Article (دارای رتبه معتبر)
Abstract:
Introduction

To compare the effects of the traditional Otago exercise program and a modified version (Otago with core stability exercises) on the quality of life in elderly women.

Methods

30 elderly women were divided into three groups: a modified Otago group, a traditional Otago group, and a control group. The exercise programs lasted 8 weeks, with 3 sessions per week. Quality of life was assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire.

Results

The modified Otago exercise program led to significantly better improvements in all eight dimensions of quality of life (P < 0/05) compared to the traditional Otago program and the control group.

Conclusions

Incorporating core stability exercises into the Otago program can enhance its positive impact on the quality of life of elderly women.

Keywords:

Elderly , Otago Protocol , Core Stability , Quality Of Life

Language:
Persian
Published:
Journal Of Gerontology, Volume:9 Issue: 4, 2025
Pages:
85 to 94
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