The Journal of Korean Society of Community-Based Occupational Therapy Vol.3 No.2 pp.25-32
The Effect of a Self-exercise with Ankle Movement Control Device through Visual Feedback on Ankle Movement and Balance Ability for the Elderly : Case-study
Key Words : Ankle movement control,Balance,Device of ankle movement control through visual feedback,Elderly.
Abstract
Objective : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the ankle movement and the balance when the elderly conducted self-exercise with ankle movement control device through visual feedback. Method : This case-study included pre-test and post-test. The elderly women aged 80 did self-exercise for 20 minutes both morning and afternoon every day. The pre-test and post-test was conducted tracking test for evaluating ankle control movement and running time measurement of standing on one foot and Timed up-And-Go test for balance. Result : The subject improved the ankle control movement on tracking test and improved the balance in running time measurement of standing on one foot. But, Timed up-And-Go test was no change. Conclusion : The self-exercise with device of ankle movement control through visual feedback improved the ankle control movement and the balance for elderly.