None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: whole body vibration (short duration): Healthy older adults with mild-to-moderate balance impairment undergo 4 bouts of 15 seconds after subsequent 1 minute rest.Subject are allowed to
Sponsors
Jamia Millia Islamia
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Elderly (aged 60 years and above) Ability to understand verbal commands Ability to walk 10m Subjects with adequate cognitive health (MMSE score 20 or more )(Folestein et al., 1975) Subjects with mild to moderate fall risk according to Falls efficacy scale (score 13/28) (Khajavi 2013)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Recent fractures( Metal implant in lower extremity Joint inflammation(osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis) Deep vein thrombosis Severe osteoporosis Epileptic individuals Acute cardiovascular conditions (Tomas et. al., 2011)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Berg Balance Scale: used to assess balance. 2. Tinetti Poma Scale: used to assess balance and mobility. 3. Time Up and Go Test (TUG): used to assess mobility 4. Functional reach test: used to assess balance 5. Stair climb test: used to assess mobility.Timepoint: Baseline at the 1st week before the commencement of trial. At the 6th week post-intervention assessment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Stair climb test - Use to assess mobility.Timepoint: Baseline at the 1st week before the commencement of trial. At the 6th week post-intervention assessment | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactMd Asif
Jamia Millia Islamia
Outcome results
None listed