None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Multi-factorial Intervention: The Multi-factorial Intervention will consist of 4 components
i. Home based exercise module- This module will consist of stretching, balance training, mobi
Sponsors
Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences Savitribai Phule Pune University
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Community dwelling older adults above 60 years of age. Older adults who are categorized as at risk of falling as per balance and gait measurement. Older adults who give consent to participate
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Older adults with presence of cognitive decline. Older adults with known health conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, knee or hip prostheses, cardiovascular diseases, stroke. Older adults with known upper or lower limb disability. Older adults with any other known chronic illnesses which restrict participation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in spatio-temporal gait parameters measured at 8 weeks and 16 weeks. Improvement in balance measured at 8 weeks and 16 weeks. Improved knowledge about home modification to prevent falls measured in pre-post manner Timepoint: Balance and gait parameters will be assessed at 8 weeks (immediately after intervention) and 16 weeks post intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not applicableTimepoint: NA | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Aarti Nagarkar
Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University
Outcome results
None listed