Aim: The loss of muscular strength has an important effect on falls and postural control in elderly
people and lead to have a dependent life. In addition, their ability was destroyed to perform safely
normal daily activities. Old people with many falls result in irrecoverable injury or even death.
This research has investigated the effectiveness of a strength exercise program on falling risk and
postural control of elderly women. Method: 40 elderly women aged 60 years and older voluntarily
participated in present study from a local pension of Isfahan. Their postural control was evaluated
by Tandem, semi-Tandem and Romberg tests. Using Berg questionnaire, the falling risk were
evaluated. The subjects were divided into experimental and control groups. Experimental group
underwent an eight weeks (three sessions per week) strength training program. The control groups
did not participate in any training program. The evaluations were repeated after the treatment
sessions. Data were analyzed using independent t test to compare between groups and paired
samples t test to compare within groups at p<0.05 significance level. Pearson correlation was also
used to assess any possible correlations between variables (α<0.05). Results: Falling risk was
significantly correlated with balance performance (r=0.69, p=0.000). After strength training the
ability of older women in Tandem (P=0.008), semi-Tandem (P=0.0008) and controlling of balance
on one leg (P= 0.02) were significantly improved. Also strength exercise reduced the falling risk
significantly (P=0.001). Conclusion: Strength training improved postural control and reduced risk
of fall in older women. This method is recommended for rehabilitation of aged people.