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Abstract
Falls are the most serious health concern facing older persons. Recurrent falls are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly and are a marker of poor physical and cognitive status. Falls in the elderly may be due to either intrinsic (age related changes) or extrinsic (environmental) risk factors Aim of the Study: This study aimed to assess the effect of Exercise program on muscle strength, Activity of daily living and balance among elderly people with recurrent falling. Research Design: Quasi-experimental research design was utilized in the current study (pre/post intervention). Subjects: Purposive sample of (80 elderly clients), male and female were collected through one year. Setting : This study carried out at three geriatric homes and meets the inclusion criteria in Minia City, Egypt. Tools of Data Collection: four tools were utilized in collecting data. Tool I: Health Assessment form, Tool II: Berg balance scale (BBS); Tool III: Muscle Strength Scale, Tool IV: Katz and Akpom scale Results: Current study findings revealed that there was a highly Statistical significant improvement in elderly balance that (80%) from the study sample have low risk for falling and also improve level of independency documented by (87.5%) of the study group became independent post intervention of the exercises program. Conclusion: the elderly exercise program in the form of Balance exercises, Muscle strengthening exercises, induce significant improvement in reducing the risk of falling and reducing level of dependency in performing activity of daily living among elderly people through strength upper and lower extremity, and improve elderly balance. Recommendations: further research to prevent falls among community-dwelling older individuals recommends continuous exercise-programs for groups or individuals, including balance and muscle strength training.