Diminished ability to maintain balance may be associated with an increased risk of falling. In older adults, falls commonly lead to injury, loss of independence, associated illness and early death. It has been suggested that the exercise efficiently maintains balance and reducing the risk of falling significantly. The aim of present study was to compare and examine the effects of aquatic, WBV and concurrent training on dynamic balance in elderly females. 40 females with average and standard deviation age of 55.91±2.25yr, weight 73.98±3.18kg and height 155.78±4.29cm who all lived at home and could perform their daily tasks without help participated in this study. They were randomized consecutively into four Groups: the group1 submitted for the aquatic training for the six week and with 3 session per week, consisting of 10 subjects, the group 2 submitted for the Whole Body Vibration Training for the six week and with 3 session per week (WBV Group), consisting of 10 subjects, the group 3 submitted for the aquatic training plus Whole Body Vibration Training for the six week and with 3 session per week (concurrent Group), consisting of 10 subjects and the Control group, consisting of 10 subjects without intervention. Dynamic balance was evaluated in all subjects, before and immediately after completion the exercise period by a physiotherapist who was blinded to the distinct group with using Y-balance Test. A one-way ANOVA and Tukey post-hoc used to analyze the data (P≤0.05). Results of this study showed that there are significant difference between aquatic, WBV and concurrent training with control group. However, there are not significant differences between aquatic, WBV and concurrent training groups. Due to results, using Aquatic, Whole Body Vibration and concurrent exercises are recommended to decrease likelihood of falling and improve the dynamic balance in elderly females.
