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Abstract：
[Purpose] To investigate the effects of exercise using a modified elastic band with a coconut shell on leg muscle strength and balance in older adults. [Participants and Methods] The study consisted of 30 participants aged 60 years and older. The participants were randomly assigned to either the exercise (n=15) or control groups (n=15). The exercise group used a modified elastic band with a coconut shell three days a week for four weeks. Both groups received a single educational session on fall prevention after a baseline assessment. The Functional Reach Test (FRT) and Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) were used to assess balance, respectively. The 30-second chair stand test (30CST) was also used to measure leg strength. All outcome parameters were measured at the beginning of the study, immediately after a single exercise session, and after four weeks of exercise. [Results] The FRT and 30CST significantly increased in the exercise group after four weeks of exercise. The TUG significantly decreased in the exercise group after completing the program. [Conclusion] This study demonstrated that exercise using a modified elastic band with a coconut shell could effectively improve leg muscle strength and balance in older adults.
摘要：
[目的]探讨改良椰壳松紧带运动对老年人腿部肌肉力量和平衡的影响。[参与者和方法]该研究由30名60岁及以上的参与者组成。参与者被随机分配到运动组（n=15）或对照组（n=15）。锻炼小组每周三天使用带有椰子壳的改良松紧带，为期四周。在基线评估后，两组都接受了一次预防跌倒的教育课程。使用功能到达测试（FRT）和定时上升和前进测试（TUG）来评估平衡，分别。还使用30秒椅子站立测试(30CST)来测量腿部强度。在研究开始时测量所有结果参数，在一次锻炼之后，经过四周的锻炼。[结果]运动4周后,运动组FRT和30CST均显著升高。完成程序后，运动组的TUG显着下降。[结论]该研究表明，使用改良的椰壳松紧带进行运动可以有效改善老年人的腿部肌肉力量和平衡。
