PNF and Frenkel's Exercises for Postmenopausal Women

Postural stability is impaired due to the decrease in estrogen in the postmenopausal period, which may lead to disruption of balance and risk of falling. Our objective was to investigate the effects of PNF and Frenkel's exercises on balance, fall risk, and quality of life in postmenopausal women. Methods: Forty-eight postmenopausal women were randomized into PNF (n = 24) (5 days a week) and Frenkel (n = 24) (5 days a week as a home exercise program) exercise groups. Hand grip strength, quality of life (short form- 36), falling risk (Falls Risk of Older People-Community Setting \[FROP-COM\]), and balance (functional reach test \[FRT\], one - leg stand test \[OLST\], timed up and go test \[TUG\], and Berg balance scale \[BBS\]) of all patients were evaluated prior to treatment, and at 4th week follow-up. The treatment responses were evaluated at the beginning, and at the 4th week.