title: Effects of an Exercise Program Using Aero-step Equipment on the Balance Ability of Normal Adults.
abstract: [Purpose] This study was conducted to investigate the effects of an exercise program using aero-step exercise equipment on the balance ability of normal adults. [Subjects] Twenty-one normal adults were randomized into a flat floor exercise program group (FEG, n = 7), an aero-step exercise program group (AEG, n = 7), and a control group (CG, n = 7). [Methods] the FEG and AEG performed an exercise program four times a week for 2 weeks, but CG did not receive any treatment. The overall stability index (OSI), anterioposterior stability index (APSI), and mediolateral stability index (MLSI) were measured and compared using a Biodex balance system. [Results] The intragroup comparison revealed significant differences in OSI and APSI of AEG and in MLSI of FEG. [Conclusion] The exercise program using aero-step equipment seems to be effective at improving the balance abilities of OSI and APSI.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Youngdong University.
authors.forename: Sangyong
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Jungseo
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: Daehee
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lee
keywords: Aero-step; Balance ability; Stability