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Mojtaba Kashefi, Rasoul Hemayat Talab, Morteza Pour Azar, Mojtaba Dehestani Ardakani,
Volume 9, Issue 2 (7-2014)
Abstract

Objectives: The aim of present study is to determine the effect of two methods of aerobic training on static and dynamic balance in old men. 

Methods & Materials: 37 aged people over 60 years old who were physically healthy divided into three groups after randomly carrying out pretest: 1) walking or running aerobic exercise group (n=12), 2) cycling aerobic exercise group (n=13) and 3) control group (n=12). Then groups 1 and 2, participated in running or walking exercise and cycling aerobic exercise as well with 60 percent of maximum heartbeat intensity. These two groups who were considered experimental groups of research appeared on exam site for 8 weeks, each week 3 sessions and each session 45 minutes. They rested one day between every two sessions of exercise. During the project group 3 (control) continued its daily activities and had no especial exercise. After the training period, all subjects participated in the posttest session. In order to measure the static and dynamic balance Sharpend Romberg test and balancing timber test were used. The covariance analysis test (ANCOVA) was also applied to examine the effect of exercise on the dependent variables and to study differences between group. 
Results: The findings showed that exercise training programs in both experimental groups in research compared with control group significantly improved static and dynamic balance of subjects. It was also showed that the development of the first group (walking or running exercise group) in both static and dynamic balance test was significantly higher than Group 2 (bike exercise group). 
Conclusion: According to the results, it is recommended that trainers, organizations and institutions that deal with the elderly, use the cycling and walking exercises, especially walking and jogging to reduce the risk of further problem in these people.

Shirin Davary Feizpour Azar, Mahmood Mehrmohammadi, Ebrahim Talaie, Mohsen Imani,
Volume 18, Issue 3 (Autumn 2023)
Abstract

Objectives This study aims to identify and prioritize the educational needs of older adults in Iran as a prerequisite for developing any educational intervention for them.
Methods & Materials In this study, the interviews and content analysis were used to identify the needs, and the Delphi method was used to prioritize them. Three target groups were experts in the fields of education and geriatrics, caregivers of older adults, and older adults. Purposive sampling was used for sampling. The final samples consisted of 45 people.
Results The results of content analysis by Sterberg’s method, 13 themes were extracted which were sent to the participants for prioritization using the Delphi method. Finally, after two rounds, the participants agreed by 96% on the priority of the most needs, which were: 1) Health-promoting skills, 2) Management of negative emotions and feelings, 3) Self-knowledge, 4) Sense of satisfaction, 5) Interpersonal communication skills, and 6) Self-learning.
Conclusion With age, physical health and negative emotions management skills decline and with the limitation of the circle of friends and relatives due to retirement or death, social health is also at risk. Proper knowledge about old age and acquiring self-learning skills are key elements to overcome the challenges of this period. The educational centers in Iran should provide education to older adults about health-promoting skills, how to manage negative emotions, knowledge about old age and self-learning skills, and communication skills.
 


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