Effects of Balance Exercises With and Without Clamshell Exercises After Menopause

balance was assessed by the Berg's Balance Scale exercise. Participants were instructed to walk (step) from one end of the mat to the other according to the step pattern provided. When reached the end of the mat, instructed to return to their starting position by walking normally off the mat and starting the next stepping. repeat every sequence five times and then started a new pattern. Duration would be 30 min. clamshell exercises a Participants were instructed to lie on their side with the weaker limb facing upwards. Both hips were flexed at 45 degrees, knees flexed at 90 degrees, and neither the feet nor the back were in contact with the wall. While keeping both heels and the first metatarsal head together, participants were instructed to separate their knees and rotate the weaker limb upward. They were advised not to tilt the limb backwards and to maintain a neutral pelvic position 3,5 sets for 10 repetations twice a week for 12 weeks

Participants were instructed to lie on their side with the weaker limb facing upwards. Both hips were flexed at 45 degrees, the knees were flexed at 90 degrees, and neither the feet nor the back were in contact with the wall. While keeping both heels and the first metatarsal head together, participants were instructed to separate their knees and rotate the weaker limb upward. They were advised not to tilt the limb backwards and to maintain a neutral pelvic position 3,5 sets for 10 repetations twice a week for 12 weeks