The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of lower extremity
resistance training using elastic bands on balance in elderly people. Eight
elderly persons each were randomly assigned to a test group(resistance
exercise group, REG) or a control group(CG). FRT and TUG test were used
to compare balance before and after exercise. Exercise programs were
implemented three times a week for 40 minutes for nine weeks. They did
warm-up exercise for 5 minutes and then lower extremity resistance exercise
using elastic bands for 30 minutes. And then they did cool-down
exercise for 5 minutes. TUG and FRT significantly decreased but in the
control group it did not significantly decrease. In comparison between the
groups, TUG and FRT significantly reduced in the resistance exercise
group compared to the control group. Lower extremity resistance training
using elastic bands performed by elderly persons are considered to be
effective in improving balance.