Exercise program description
The rehabilitation program employed in this study consisted of a carefully designed set of exercises aimed at enhancing strength, balance, and mobility in older adults. These exercises were chosen in alignment with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines for individuals aged 65 and older. A 15-minute action observation video was created, illustrating these exercises, allowing participants to observe and learn from the video content. The exercises progressed from simple to more complex movements, from static to dynamic, and from exercises with a wide support base to those with a narrower base, ultimately incorporating walking exercises.In the experimental group (Group I), participants watched this action observation video before each exercise session to familiarize themselves with the movements. Subsequently, they actively performed these exercises for 45 minutes under the guidance and supervision of a research physiotherapist. To clarify, the training sessions were conducted three times a week with one-day breaks between sessions. In contrast, the control group (Group II) performed the same exercises without the preceding action observation component. All participants received support from chairs during exercise sessions to ensure safety.