None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Walking Upstairs: Participants will perform stair climbing at a self-selected pace on a standardized staircase, under supervision, 3 times per week for 4 weeks.
Control Intervention1: U
Sponsors
Manipal College of Health Professions
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy adults aged 30 to 60 years 2. Not engaged in lower limb resistance training in the last 3 months 3. Willing to participate and give informed consent 4. No current musculoskeletal, neurological, or cardiovascular conditions
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. History of recent lower limb injury or surgery 2. Diagnosed balance or gait disorders 3. Participation in other strength training programs during the trial period 4. Medical conditions contraindicating stair or uphill walking
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in lower body strengthTimepoint: Baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in perceived exertion during walking taskTimepoint: At baseline & at 4 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAku Saikiran Murthy
Manipal College of Health Professions
Outcome results
None listed