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Effect of functional strength training versus Otago exercise on postural balance in fallers older adults.

Comparison of functional strength training versus Otago exercise on postural balance in fallers older adults- A randomized controlled trial. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/02/080512
Enrollment
40
Registered
2025-02-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Otago Excercise: Intervention plan is 6 weeks Knee bends Backwards walking Walking and turning around Sideways walking Tandem stance (heel-toe stand) Tandem walk (heel-toe walk) One le

Sponsors

Galgotias University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Participants will be recruited for the study if they will be able to walk without any assistive device up to a distance of 10 meters and able to sit to stand before enrollment. 2. Participants should have sufficient cognitive ability to follow instructions and perform the exercises, as assessed by tools like the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) 3. MMSE score of 24 and above. 4. History of fall in previous 12 months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with recent spine or lower limb injuries that limit movement or activity. 2. Individual who have recently had surgery. 3. Those with advanced osteoporosis, severe arthritis, or similar conditions that could worsen with activity. 4.People with neurological disorders that affect walking or balance,like multiple sclerosis, Parkinson s disease, or stroke.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Berg Balance ScaleTimepoint: 1. Before Intervention At The Baseline. 2. After Intervention, at The End Of The Week Of Intervention.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Time up And Go TestTimepoint: 1. Before Intervention, At The Baseline. 2. After Completion Of Intervention, At The End Of The Six Week

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr sachin Gupta

Galgotias University

sachinguptapt3@gmail.com9015193829

Outcome results

None listed

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