ABSTRACT

This investigation explored how core stabilization and Bosu ball exercises impact dynamic balance, agility, and power in older adults. Aging often leads to decreased balance and stability, which can affect independence in daily activities and overall quality of life. The core stabilization program was designed to address these issues, while Bosu ball exercises were evaluated for their effectiveness in enhancing balance. The goal was to identify methods that could help improve functional outcomes and support better quality of life for the elderly. This experimental comparative study, conducted at Physiotherapy OPD with a sample size of 30 subjects, aimed to evaluate the effects of core stabilization and Bosu ball exercises on dynamic balance, agility, and power in older adults. Participants, aged 60 and above, were included if they were mentally stable and capable of understanding instructions, while those who were uncooperative, had recent surgeries, were unwilling to participate, or were under 60 were excluded.Over a period of 4 weeks, Group A completed core stabilization exercises five times a week, whereas Group B performed Bosu ball exercises for 30 minutes per session, with each set consisting of 5-8 repetitions and a 2-minute rest between sets. The study assessed outcomes using the Berg Balance Scale (BSS) and the Functional Reach Test, comparing pre- and post-intervention scores to determine the effectiveness of the interventions. On comparing pre test and post test within group A & group B on berg balance scale (BBS)score & functional reach test (FRT)score shows significant difference in the mean values at P<0.05. This study concluded that bosu ball exercise was best among geriatric populations. It improves the power, agility and balance postural stability when compared to the core stability exercises. Keywords: Core stabilization, Bosu Ball, Balance, Geriatric population
Publication date: 15/03/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.3.1009