@article{Amatachaya_Yuenyong_Siritaratiwat_2013, title={Balance, Fall and Quality of Life of Regular and Non-regular Exercise Elderly}, volume={25}, url={https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/SRIMEDJ/article/view/12856}, abstractNote={<p><strong>Objective</strong><strong>s:</strong> To compare balance performance, incidences of fall and quality of life of regular and non-regular exercise elderly</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> The study cross-sectionally recruited 300 well-functioning older adults, aged 60 – 80 years both males and females. The eligible subjects were assigned into the regular and non-regular exercise groups by using a questionnaire. Balance performances were investigated by using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT). Incidences of fall and quality of life were assessed by using questionnaires.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> Subjects were mostly females which the mean ages of subjects in non-regular exercise group were 69.65 <span style="text-decoration: underline;">+</span> 5.09 years and regular exercise group were 68.12 <span style="text-decoration: underline;">+</span> 4.88 years. There were no significant differences of baseline demographics of subjects in both groups. The findings demonstrated that regular exercise subjects had better balance performances and quality of life with a lower incidence of fall than non-regular exercise subjects. Balance performance of subjects in both groups were significant differences (p<0.001).</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The results imply that regular exercise with moderate intensity delays the deterioration of body systems involved with balance control and mobility that likely occurs in elderly.</p> <p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Elderly, Balance, Fall, Exercise, Quality of Life</p><p><strong> </strong></p>}, number={2}, journal={Srinagarind Medical Journal}, author={Amatachaya, Sugalya and Yuenyong, Yaowaraporn and Siritaratiwat, Wantana}, year={2013}, month={Oct.}, pages={103–108} }