What is Otago balance?

What is Otago balance?

What is Otago balance?

Otago is a series of 17 strength and balance exercises delivered by a Physical Therapist in the home that reduces falls between 35 and 40% for frail older adults. This evidence-based program, developed in New Zealand, calls for PTs to assess, coach and progress patients over the course of six months to one year.

Who developed the Otago Exercise Programme?

Professor John Campbell
The Otago Exercise Programme was developed and tested in four controlled trials by a research team at the University of Otago Medical School, New Zealand, led by Professor John Campbell. The programme has been evaluated in both research and routine healthcare services in 1016 people aged 65 to 97 living at home.

What is modified Otago exercise program?

Otago Exercise Program (OEP) is the most disseminated fall prevention program and is individually prescribed at home. Modified formats of OEP included additional vestibular or multisensory balance exercises, augmented reality, exercise in group and a DVD delivering format (in group or individual).

Who is appropriate to participate in the Otago Exercise Program?

Studies demonstrate that OEP participants experience a 35 – 40% reduction in falls. The program is most effective for frail older adults. It is recommended for frail older adults that a Physical Therapist (PT) assess and prescribe the initial exercises.

How can exercise improve balance?

Ways to Improve Your Balance

  1. Scroll down to read all. 1 / 12. Tai Chi.
  2. 2 / 12. One-Legged Stand. Start by holding yourself steady on the back of a chair or another sturdy handhold.
  3. 3 / 12. Weight Shifts.
  4. 4 / 12. Yoga and Pilates.
  5. 5 / 12. Heel-to-Toe Walk.
  6. 6 / 12. Back-Leg Raises.
  7. 7 / 12. Knee Curl.
  8. 8 / 12. Toe Stand.

What’s the meaning of Otago?

OTAKOU – OTAGO Otakou means “the place where the red earth, or red ochre, abounds”. Thus Otago was the Ngai Tahu pronunciation of the standard (northern) Maori Otakou and in this form was adopted by the early whalers and, later, by the Scottish settlers in the south.

How do you strengthen your strength and balance?

Try one fingertip or no hands as your balance improves.

  1. Hamstring Curls. Stand with feet slightly apart.
  2. Small Squats. Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
  3. Back Leg Raise. Stand with feet slightly apart.
  4. Side Leg Raise. Stand with feet together.
  5. Toe Stand.
  6. Flamingo.
  7. Walking the Line.
  8. Wall Push-Up.

What can gait speed predict?

Gait speed is a reliable single marker of frailty in older people and can predict falls, disability, hospital admissions, and mortality.

Who named Otago?

Two in Otago were named after the Scottish independence heroes Wallace and Bruce.

What is special about Otago?

In New Zealand history, Otago is famous for the gold rushes which began in 1861 with the first discovery at Gabriel’s Creek. By 1880, Otago gold and wool had helped make Dunedin New Zealand’s largest and wealthiest town. Education is a driving force for Dunedin’s economy.