The Effect of Feedback based on Inherent and Incremental Ability Theories on Dynamic Balance in Middle-aged Women

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of inherent and incremental ability theories feedback on dynamic balance in middle-aged women. 29 middle-aged women (age: 50-60) randomly assigned into two groups (inherent ability= 15 subjects, and incremental ability= 14 subjects). Both groups after the dynamic balance pretest (Timed Up and Go) received different instructions feedback. Immediate retention test at the end of sessions and delayed retention test was a day later. The transfer test conducted by cognitive and manual task. All tests performed on three stages and the score was recorded average each. The Mixed analysis of variance not significant difference between two feedbacks in dynamic balance (P= 0.249). In addition, analysis of variance with repeated measures showed that the dynamic balance in middle-aged women affected by both the inherent ability-based feedback (P= 0.0005) and incremental ability-based feedback (P=0.000003).