None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nordic Walking: The intervention will be given for 30 min, 3 days per week for 4 weeks consecutively.
5 mins progression will be added to the treatment protocol after 2 weeks.
Nordic wa
increased activation of core and upper extremity musculature (erector spinae, multifidus, external obliques, rectus abdominis, deltoid, latissimus dorsi, triceps brachii, biceps brachii) for increased
all of these will contribute to reduced disability, leading to improved function and balance. During backwards walking, there is greater reliance on proprioception, and more frequent, rapid balance co
Sponsors
Yashi Shah
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Young old individuals who can walk independently. MMSE score more than 24. Willing to participate.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Subjects having any health-related conditions which can interfere with independent walking [neurological, cardio-respiratory and musculoskeletal conditions]. Require use of assistive walking devices. Patient with visual or auditory deficits which cannot be corrected with aids. Patients with uncontrolled hypertension and uncontrolled diabetes. Medications that interfere with balance.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Balance Physical Fitness Timepoint: Pre- 0 weeks Post- 4 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of LifeTimepoint: Pre- 0 weeks Post- 4 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactYashi Shah
Dr. DY Patil college of Physiotherapy, Pimpri, Pune
Outcome results
None listed