Investigating the effect of eight weeks of reactive neuromuscular training (RNT) on body control, muscle strength and quality of life of older adults

The present study investigated the effect of eight weeks of reactive neuromuscular training (RNT) on postural control, muscle strength and quality of life in older adults.The subjects were 30 elderly women who participated in two groups of experience and control. They took static balance test (Functional Reach test), dynamic balance (Timed up and Go test (TUG)) and muscle strength (foot dynamometer device), Before and after eight weeks of training., the risk of falling and the quality of life were measured through the Hopkins fall risk questionnaire and the Lipad quality of life measurement. then the experience group received six weeks of neuromuscular training and the control group did not participate in any exercise program. Data were analyzed using SPSS and repeated measures ANOVA method.static balance (p=0.003), TUG(p=0.035), fall risk (p=0.047) and quality of life (p=0.018) in experience group showed a significant difference compared to the control group. muscle strength improved only in the knee extensor muscles of the right leg (p=0.009) and left (p=0.010) and the left hip adductor muscles (p=0.001) compared to the control group.A course of neuromuscular training improved static balance, muscle strength, reduce the risk of falling and quality of life of elderly women. However, this type of exercise reduces the possibility of elderly people falling down. A course of neuromuscular training improved static balance, muscle strength, reduce the risk of falling and quality of life of elderly women. However, this type of exercise reduces the possibility of elderly people falling down.