Ageing involves several physiological changes such as loss of muscle mass, muscle strength, and alteration of balance control mechanisms. Consequently, there is an increased fall risk that can lead the older adult to a reduced self-sufficiency in daily living activities. Investigating the role of different physical activities to counteract the age-related declines deserves attention. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of two trainings performed with and without unstable devices, on dynamic balance control and lower limb strength compared to a control group that received no intervention.
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Center of Pressure (CoP) Unit Path
Timeframe: At baseline (t0), after six weeks (t1) and after 12 weeks (t2)
Center of Pressure (CoP) Area95
Timeframe: At baseline (t0), after six weeks (t1) and after 12 weeks (t2)
Center of Pressure (CoP) First Peak
Timeframe: At baseline (t0), after six weeks (t1) and after 12 weeks (t2)
Center of Pressure (CoP) Maximal Oscillation
Timeframe: At baseline (t0), after six weeks (t1) and after 12 weeks (t2)
Center of Pressure (CoP) Post Perturbation Variability
Timeframe: At baseline (t0), after six weeks (t1) and after 12 weeks (t2)
Lower limb isometric strength
Timeframe: At baseline (t0), after six weeks (t1) and after 12 weeks (t2)