Effects of the Implementation of an Intervention Based on Falls Education Programmes on an Older Adult Population Practising Pilates–A Pilot Study

Abstract

Age brings consequent physical deterioration of body balance, strength, flexibility and agility. It has been demonstrated that daily physical activity (PA), managed by professionals, is fundamental to ageing with increased quality and to reducing the number of falls, which are a consequence of factors highlighted above. This has been most evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study is to determine and analyse the effects of a multidisciplinary intervention based on the Safe Fall, Safe Schools, adapted utilitarian judo (JUA) and Pilates programmes in a population of older people. After an intervention of 60 min, 2 days a week for 12 weeks, the changes produced in variables such as quality of life, balance, lower body strength, flexibility and agility were analysed. A p-value ≤ 0.05 is accepted. The data show that the intervention can help to improve quality of life, especially two of its dimensions: pain (increases 12 points) and health transition (increases 13 points). It also helped to improve balance, lower body strength, flexibility and agility to a lesser extent. It is concluded that this type of intervention has positive effects for the sample in all the variables mentioned above.

Development of a Sustainable Educational Programme for Judo Coaches of Older Practitioners: A Transnational European Partnership Endeavor

“…Spanning across generations and attracting individuals of various ages, judo practice in older novice and expert practitioners showed promising benefits on psychological (e.g., the fear of falling, brain function), functional ability (e.g., gait stability, balance, falling skills) and anthropometric (e.g., BMI, the reduction in waist circumference) aspects [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]. However, notable research gaps still exist with a scarcity of comprehensive studies delving into the diverse impacts of judo later in life [15,16]. This lack of information underscores the need for an in-depth exploration of how judo can positively influence individuals' well-being, social inclusion, and the overall quality of life for successful aging [2,6].…”

Monitoring Expression of Balance during Therapy in Children with Postural Disorders

“…It is important to improve equilibrium reactions in order to improve the quality of life [ 10 ]. The process of improving balance disorders is based on the mechanism of neuroplasticity of the central nervous system, as a result of the processes of adaptation, habituation and substitution [ 11 ].…”