Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship and difference between balance, physical fitness and the quality of life in retired people living in different geographical regions of Turkey.
Materials and Methods: For balance evaluation Berg Balance Scale, for physical fitness evaluation Senior Fitness Test (Chair Stand Test, Arm Curl Test, 2-Minute Step Test, Chair Sit-and-Reach Test, Back Scratch Test and 8-foot Up-and-Go Test) for quality of life evaluation Short Form (36) Health Survey were administered to 155 retired individuals from seven geographical regions of Turkey (Antalya, Gaziantep, Elazığ, Eskişehir, İstanbul, İzmir, Samsun) For statistical analysis, one-way analysis of variance and Spearmans correlation analysis were used.
Results: A total of 155 individuals aged between 55 and over were included in the study. The mean age of the individuals 64.23±5.86 years. The results of Berg Balance Scale showed statistically significant differences (p
Key words: Aging; balance; physical fitness; quality of life.
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