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Purpose: The purpose of this study was studying the comparative effects of a gluteus medius strength training program and balance training program on postural control in adult and elder women.
Method: this study is semi-experimental with pre-test – post-test design. Forty five elderly women (55-65 aged) participated in this study and divided randomly in three groups: gluteus medius (GM), balanced and control. The Experimental groups performed their training program for 6 weeks and three times per week. Prior and after to starting training program, the balance measured by Berg Balance Test (BBT). Dependent t-test and ANOVA used to analyze the data (P
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