Comparing Whole Body Vibration vs. Focal Vibration with Conventional Exercises on Older Adult Balance

Added Effect of Whole Body Vibration versus Focal Vibration along with Conventional Exercises on Balance in Older Adults - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/06/068414

Enrollment

Registered

2024-06-05

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-06-24

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Focal Vibration with Conventional Exercises: Focal vibration will be provided through hand held vibrator which is placed on the muscle belly or tendon. The head held device is placed on

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Young old adults with age group of 65-75 years, male or female (1, 18) - Normal general cognition (MMSE = 24) - Mild to moderate risk of fall - Able to walk 10m independently with or without use of assistive device.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - High risk of fall (BBS = 20). - Any musculoskeletal injury, pain or deformity in the lower limb; acute upper limb conditions - Any cardiac conditions or neurological conditions affecting balance. - Presence of uncontrolled Hypertension and Diabetes. - Presence of Vestibular dysfunction.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
POMA (Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment)Timepoint: 6 Weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NATimepoint: NA	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sumitra Sakhawalkar

MAEERs College of Physiotherapy, Talegaon Dabhade

priyachitre@mitmimer.com02114308391

Outcome results