Effects of A “Modified” Otago Exercise Program on the Functional Abilities and Social Participation of Older Adults Living in the Community—The AGA@4life Model

Anabela Correia Martins, Daniela Guia, Marina Saraiva and Telmo Pereira
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Anabela Correia Martins: Physiotherapy Department, Coimbra Health School, Polytechnic of Coimbra, 3046-854 Coimbra, Portugal
Daniela Guia: Physiotherapy Department, Coimbra Health School, Polytechnic of Coimbra, 3046-854 Coimbra, Portugal
Marina Saraiva: Physiotherapy Department, Coimbra Health School, Polytechnic of Coimbra, 3046-854 Coimbra, Portugal
Telmo Pereira: Clinical Physiology Department, Coimbra Health School, Polytechnic of Coimbra, 3046-854 Coimbra, Portugal

IJERPH, 2020, vol. 17, issue 4, 1-12

Abstract: Strength and balance exercises form part of multifactorial programs to reduce the risk of falling and promote active ageing. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a strength and balance exercise program, adapted from the traditional Otago Exercise Program (OTAGO) into a technological system. A non-randomized experimental study enrolled 34 participants (83.24 ± 6.89 years) from a daycare center in Portugal, who were distributed into an intervention group (IG; 18 participants) and a control group (CG; 16 participants). The IG underwent a “modified” OTAGO incorporated in a technological system using pressure and inertial sensors, feedback, and Exergames for 8 weeks, 3 times a week. The CG continued their regular activities. Outcome measures were evaluated at baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention. After the program, differences were observed between the groups in handgrip strength ( p = 0.03), step test ( p = 0.03), 4stage balance test “modified” ( p < 0.001) and activities and participation profile related to mobility (PAPM) ( p < 0.001). The IG showed positive results in the self-efficacy for exercise ( p = 0.03), PAPM ( p = 0.00) and all functional tests, except for timed up and go ( p = 0.35). No significant changes were observed in the CG. The results support this intervention program as a good exercise solution to improve functional abilities, social participation, and self-efficacy, reducing the risk of falling.

Keywords: “modified” Otago Exercise Program; Exergames; older adults; falls; healthy ageing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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