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EML 2022, 7 pages - Article ID: EML-2207182112799
The Relationship Between Fear Of Falling Movement With Anxiety, Functional Flexibility And Balance Nursing Home
a Faculty Of Physical Education, Shomal University, Amol, Iran
b Faculty Of Physical Education, Sama University, Sari, Iran
ABSTRACT
According to the World Health Organization, ageing is a period of life that begins between 60 and 65. This study aimed to determine the relationship between fear of falling and anxiety, balance and functional mobility of female elderly and men. The study’s statistical population consisted of male and female elderly in the Sari sanatorium. They selected 60 subjects (30 males and 30 females), ranging in age from 65 to 75 years), and they were randomly assigned to groups. Data were collected using the personal information questionnaire, fall efficiency - international form questionnaire, and the Hamilton anxiety rating scale. Elderly balance Also, their leaf motility was assessed using the leaf balance test and their stand-up mobility was assessed by the timing test. Another additional test called 30 seconds of getting up and sitting was measured. Data were analysed using regression analysis in SPSS16 software with a significance level of 0/05. The results show that there is a significant relationship between fear of falling and balance and anxiety in the elderly; but the connection between fear it does not make sense to fall with functional mobility; therefore, the fear of falling plays an essential role in balance and anxiety It has older men and women and should be considered in studies on the balance of the elderly.