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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of proprioceptive exercise(Aero-step and vibration exercise) on strength of lower extremity, balance and walking ability in elderly women. Sixty older adults were participated in the study as subjects and were assigned. In the older adults of the experimental group(n=30), the proprioceptive exercise was performed. General exercise was performed in the control group(n=30). Both groups exercised 30~50minute a day, 3 times per week for 8 weeks. Strength were evaluated by Sit up & down, balance ability was evaluated by Berg Balance Scale(BBS), One Leg Stance(OLS), Functional Reach Test(FRT) and Timed Up & Go(TUG) test for determining the walking ability. The data of the experimental group and control group were analyzed by paired t-test between before and after each exercise. The independent t-test was used to compare the experimental group and the control group. The results of this study were summarized as follows : There were significant improvement in strength of lower extremity(p<.001), BBS(p<.001), OLS(p<.001) FRT(p<.001) and TUG(p<.001) after proprioceptive exercise. The strength of lower extremity(p<.05), BBS(p<.05), OLS(p<.001), FRT(p<.01) and TUG(p<.01) were statistically different between the experimental group and the control group. In conclusion, proprioceptive exercise can be effective on strength of lower extremity, balance and walking ability in elderly women. Thus, proprioceptive exercise may be prevent falling of elderly women by improve strength of lower extremity and balance.