The Effect of Hemsball in the Older People

This study aimed to determine the effect of hemsball activity on balance, kinesiophobic attitudes, and frailty levels in older male individuals. The research was conducted as a parallel-group pre-test-post-test randomized controlled trial. The reporting of the study utilized the CONSORT 2017 extension evaluating non-pharmacological interventions. The study was conducted with 86 older male individuals using a parallel-group pre-test-post-test randomized controlled trial design. The hemsball activity was structured by the research team and lasted for eight weeks, three days a week, for 60 minutes each day. Data were collected using pre-tests planned before randomization, immediately after obtaining written consent from the individuals, and post-tests in the eighth week of the study. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Berg Balance Scale, the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale, and the Edmonton Frailty Scale. Data were analyzed using a generalized linear model. This research found that hemsball activity is an effective intervention in improving balance and reducing kinesiophobia and frailty in older male individuals. Through this research, a new type of intervention that improves balance and reduces kinesiophobia and frailty levels in older individuals has been added to the literature.