Effect of Otago Exercise Program in Comparison With Dual Task Training on Balance and Postural Control in Elderly Population

"Otago exercise program group 40 min/ thrice a week/ 8 weeks~1st week strengthening of knee flexors( prone lying), extensors ( in sitting) ,abductors( in standing) with 1-2 kg ankle cuff. Dorsi flexors, planter flexors(in standing on weight)/ hold 5-10 sec 5 reps/ 2 sets 2nd week Strengthening same as week 1 balance exercises.Knee bending( standing),tandem stance,sit to stand / with support/ 5-10 reps/2 sets 3rd week strengthening of all above Ms group with increase weight 2-3 kg ankle cuff or participant (The exercises are of moderate intensity; the person should not get unduly tired) balance exercise as 2nd week 4th week strengthening exs as in 3rd week balance exs: Knee bending, tandem stance( without support), forward walk,walking and turning around, side walk, one leg stand,sit to stand, stair climb( all with support)/5-10 reps 5th week strengthening exs of above ms group increase either weight 3-4 kg or repetitions 10-15 or hold time 10-15 sec 6th week strengthening same as 5"

"Balance exercises and secondary cognitive task simultaneously 40 min/ thrice a week/ 8 weeks~1. st week Balance exercises: Narrow-base standing on the floor (firm surface) with eyes open and closed, Tandem standing on the floor with eyes open and closed, Single-leg standing on the floor with eyes open and closed, Wide-base walking on the floor, Chair sitting to standing transfer Cognitive tasks: Naming a group of cities; foodstuff; boy names; or girl names starting with A,I, S, and T sounds/ 3 trails~2. nd week Balance exercise: Narrow-base standing on the floor with open eyes while moving arms, Forward lunge standing on the floor with eyes open, Narrow-base walking on the floor, keeping balance while sitting on a ball and moving arms in different directions Cognitive task: Backward counting from 50,Count by multiple(3,6,9…….)/3trails Week 3 Balance exercises: Narrow-base standing on a foam with eyes open and closed, Tandem standing on a foam with eyes open and closed, Backward walking on"