Effectiveness of Online Exercise Training in Geriatric Population During COVID-19

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Online Exercise Training in Geriatric Population Whose Daily Life Activity Level Decreased During COVID-19 Pandemic

The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of online exercise training in geriatric population whose daily life activity level decreased during COVID-19 pandemic.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

• Does online exercise training improve quality of life in the geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic?
• Does online exercise training improve sleep quality in the geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic?
• Does online exercise training affect depression status in the geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic?
• Does online exercise training reduce the risk of falls by improving balance and functional independence in geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic?
• Does online exercise training improve posture in geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Research data were collected by Sociodemographic Information Form, 36-Item Short Form Survey, The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Geriatric Depression Scale, Timed Up & Go Test, and New York Posture Rating Chart.

While no application was given to the control group, study group has received an online exercise training with a structured exercise program including range of motion, stretching, and, to train full body, low intensity aerobic exercises, once a week for 10 weeks, each lasting 60 minutes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Being over 65 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having mental retardation at a level that prevents communication
• Having an uncontrollable heart and hypertension problem
• Being receiving medical treatment or rehabilitation for balance that may affect the balance level
• Having osteoporosis at a level where exercise can be considered risky
• Having a health problem where exercise is considered contraindicated