The Effects of Olfactory Stimulation on the Balance Ability of the Elderly

The Journal of Korean Academy of Physical Therapy Science Pub Date : 2019-09-30 DOI:10.26862/jkpts.2019.09.26.2.24

Jung-Woon Kim, Ji-hoon Kang, Nam-joo Kim, So-jung Kim, Jung-jun Kim, J. Ryu, Haeng-ja Park, S. Oh, HeeRim Woo, Eun-joo Cho, I. Cho, N. Choi, Dae-yeop Han, Tae-sung In

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of olfactory stimulation on the balance ability of the elderly. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Methods: A total of 20 subjects were randomly assigned to the olfactory stimulation group (2 males and 8 females) and deception olfactory stimulation group (3 males and 7 females). Subjects were subjected to 30 second 3 times olfactory stimulation and deception olfactory stimulation, and the assessment measured pre and post postural distance and postural speed. Results: In the elderly, the olfactory stimulation group was significantly improved the postural distance and postural speed in the eyes closed state than the deception stimulation group (p<.05). Conclusion: As the information is provided through the olfactory stimulation, the postural distance and postural speed are significantly improved. therefore, it is expected that the olfactory stimulation in the elderly will be an effective intervention method to prevent fall.

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