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A study to compare the effect of two exercise programs (Square stepping exercises and Conventional balance exercises) to improve balance in community dwelling elderly population.

Comparative study on effect of square stepping exercises versus conventional exercises on balance in community dwelling elderly population: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/11/047289
Enrollment
40
Registered
2022-11-14
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-10-16

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Square stepping exercises: It will consist of 2 beginner or elementary, 2 types of intermediate and 1 advance pattern, which will be progressed over the period of 4 weeks, with frequenc

Sponsors

Anjum Dautkha Tadvi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Ability to walk backwards for 3 meter

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any clinical manifestations of Neurological, Musculoskeletal, Cardio Respiratory disease which may interfere with performance of study procedure

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Limits of stability test, including the components of Reaction Time and Directional Control. 2. Mini- Balance Evaluation Systems test.Timepoint: Assessment will be done pre and post interventions, on day 1 and at the end of 4th week of the interventions—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NA—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactR Ravindran

All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

ravindranlecturerpt@gmail.com9820264446

Outcome results

None listed

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