Effects of Lower Extremity Functional Exercise Program and Neuromuscular Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Older Adults

The Effects of Lower Extremity Functional Exercise Program and Neuromuscular Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Muscle Strength, Muscle Thickness, Gait and Fall Risk in the Elderly

The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the effects of lower extremity functional exercise program and neuromuscular electrical nerve stimulation on muscle thickness, muscle strength, gait and fall risk in the elderly.

Study Design: It will be a randomized, controlled study. The participants to be included in the study will be divided into two groups using the random randomization method. In this method; participants will be included in the study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Relatively healthy older women aged 65-84 years
• Individuals without neurological, orthopedic, systemic (cardiovascular) problems that would prevent them from performing the test
• To have a score of 6 and above on the Hodkinson Abbreviated Mental Test
• At least 90 points on the Barthel activities of daily living test
• Ability to walk independently (with or without walking aids)
• Living in a nursing home or in their own home

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having a defined neurological (including vertigo), orthopedic, orthopedic, psychiatric, systemic (cardiovascular, cachectic due to malnutrition) disease that prevents walking and mobility
• Being in the statin drug group
• Diagnosis of sarcopenia
• Having communication problems
• Visual impairment (severe) or hearing impairment (severe)