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Comparative study on the effect of Square Stepping Exercises versus Balance Ball Training on Balance and fear of fall among older adults

Comparative study on effect of Square Stepping Exercises versus BOSU Ball Training on Balance and Fear of fall in Elderly Population. - Interventional

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/10/046132
Enrollment
40
Registered
2022-10-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: BOSU BALL TRAINING: BOSU is an acronym that stands for "Both Sides Up."Its a balance-training apparatus. The BOSU is designed with a solid plastic base and an inflating rubber hemispher

Sponsors

Datta Meghe Institute OF medical Science
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age group of 60-70 years of both genders included. 2. MMSE score more than 23

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Any musculoskeletal impairments, such as a recent fracture, joint replacement, significant pain, or muscular weakness in the past. 2. Any neurological illness causing balance problems, such as CVA or vestibular disorder, in the past. 3. Unstable cardiorepiratory condition which may interfere with training. 4. Any visual or auditory impairment. 5. Psychiatric illness.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Single-leg balance with eyes open and close (Static Balance) 2. Time Up and Go Test (Dynamic Balance) 3. Fall Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I):Timepoint: All the outcome measures will be taken pre intervention i.e. on 1st day and post intervention i.e. after 6 th week.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
SF-36 ( Quality of life)Timepoint: Outcome measure will be taken pre intervention i.e. on 1st day and post intervention i.e. after 6 th week.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactShubhangi Patil

Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College

shubhangipatil148@yahoo.in7709409637

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026