Health Condition 1: R268- Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Olfactory Stimulation
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Balance Exercises
: After a thorough olfactory evaluation and based on inclusion criteria, patients will be enrolled in the study.
This group will receive contin
different odors will be administered on separate days in a randomised sequence.
To ensure consistent scent exposure during all Balance Exercises, rest intervals will be offered periodically, lasting 1
Sit-to-Stand to Static Standing and Static Standing to Dynamic Exercises, during which the cotton pads with the scent will be replaced with a new cotton pad soaked in the same scent.
Sponsors
Erica D Puyoos
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Elderly adults aged 60-74 years living in a residential care facility. 2.Intact cognitive ability as assessed using Mini-Mental Scale Examination. MMSE scores greater than or equal to 24 3.Score on Berg Balance Scale BBS between 21-44. Or Individuals having a history of atleast one fall in the previous year. 4.Intact olfactory function. 5.No acute or chronic vestibular disorders that would interfere with the intervention. 6.Haemodynamically stable before, during and after the intervention program.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed Upper Motor Neuron type of Neurological Disorders that may affect balance or motor control. 2. Diagnosed Psychiatric Disorder. 3. Severe Cardiorespiratory Disorders that can lead to complications during participation. 4. Severe musculoskeletal disorder that may affect mobility and balance. 5. Chronic systemic disorders or malignancy. 6. History of recent fracture or surgery. 7. Allergic to the odor of lavender, peppermint, rose and lemon. 8. Any ongoing medications that can affect posture or balance. 9. Severe auditory or visual impairments not correctable with aids that could affect participation. 10. Participation in any concurrent physical therapy that could confound the results. 11. Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI), post-traumatic / post-infectious / idiopathic olfactory dysfunction.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Berg Balance Scale (BBS) Time Up & Go Test (TUG)Timepoint: At Baseline At 4 Weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Romberg Test Timepoint: At Baseline At 4 Weeks;Modified Functional Reach Test (MFRT)Timepoint: At Baseline At 4 Weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactErica Dipesh Puyoos
Krishna School of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, KPGU
Outcome results
None listed