None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Compensatory stepping startegy: Given for 4 weeks, 3 times a week for 50 minutes
Control Intervention1: Flexibility and balance exercises: Given for 4 weeks, 3 times a week for 50 minut
Sponsors
Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed University
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Older Adults of 60 to 80 years of age with high risk of fall, time up and go test score >13.5 seconds Both males and females All subjects should be mobile (not dependent on mobile aids) and will be able to stand ( >1minute) and walk (.10meters) without any assistance.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Neurological conditions Uncorrected vision High level of physical functioning Cognitive imparment Recent surgery Recurrent dizziness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale (34) Number of fall encountered if any during last 6 months question to access fall prevention.Timepoint: The Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale (34) week 0, week 4 6 months Number of fall encountered if any during last 6 months question to access fall prevention at week 0 and 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of fall encountered if any during last 6 months question to access fall preventionTimepoint: at week 0 and 6 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Radha Bhattad
Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences-Deemed University
Outcome results
None listed