None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims: 1. To implement a tailored exercise program designed to minimise disability and falls among older adults who have recently had a hospital stay. 2.To conduct a randomised controlled trial to determine: - the success of the program in minimising disability and falls; - the effects of the program on risk factors for falls and quality of life
Interventions
Exercise program. A home exercise program based on the Weight-bearing Exercise for Better Balance program will be established in 10 1-hour visits from a physiotherapist over the 12-month study period. The exercises will be individually prescribed by experienced physiotherapists and will target postural control (balance) and lower limb muscle strength. The participants will be asked to continue to exercises for the 12-month study period. The frequency and duration will be individually prescribed
Exercise program. A home exercise program based on the Weight-bearing Exercise for Better Balance program will be established in 10 1-hour visits from a physiotherapist over the 12-month study period. The exercises will be individually prescribed by experienced physiotherapists and will target postural control (balance) and lower limb muscle strength. The participants will be asked to continue to exercises for the 12-month study period. The frequency and duration will be individually prescribed and will be up to 30 minutes 6 times a week. Participants will not be required to continue to exercise after the completion of the study period but may do so if they wish.
Sponsors
University of Sydney
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Prevention
Masking
Blinded (masking used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Recent hospital stay
Exclusion criteria
Medically unfit for exercise Progressive neurological condition Cognitive impairment Nursing home resident
Outcome results
None listed