Problem studied: prevention of risk of falling
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: The intervention is a walking programme defined as an increase in habitual PA by brisk walking to or from work of 30 to 35 minutes or by a walking activity of an identical duration throughout
helping to find alternative routes in order to increase the attractiveness of walking in various environments
receiving the records of step counts from the participants. The communication is also used as a motivating factor to ensure complete participation in the programme. All of participants in control grou
Sponsors
Palacký University in Olomouc
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
50 Years to 85 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Sedentary type of occupation Not suffering from a medical condition or taking medication(s) that would prohibit one from adopting a moderate intensity physical activity
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: ankle, knee or hip surgery; ankle, knee or hip injury; low back pain
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. An analysis of body composition (focusing on fat mass, percentage of fat mass, visceral fat area, segmental lean body mass). The parameters are measured using a multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis with manufacturer’s equations to estimate body composition performed by the InBody 720 device. 2. An analysis of bone tissue, BMD (distal forearm and calcaneus). Individual parameters are monitored always on the right and left side using a peripheral densitometer EXA-3000. 3. The level of postural stability. An assessment is based on parameter the movement of the centre of pressure (COP) in a standing position with/without visual control. COP is measured on a Kistler force plate (type: 9286 AA, Kistler Instrumente, Wintherthur, Switzerland) 4. The bilateral isokinetic strength of the knee extensors is assessed using the absolute concentric peak torque and average work. These parameters are measured using the IsoMed 2000 isokinetic dynamometer. 5. To assess the level of life satisfaction, the Life Satisfaction Questionnaire (Fahrenberg, Myrtek, Schumacher, & Brahler, 2001) is used. Timepoints of measurements: baseline (immediately before the intervention is applied); output (immediately after the intervention is completed - the end of the 12th week from the baseline). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical activity measured daily by Yamax DigiWalker 700 SW pedometer. | — |
Countries
Czechia
Contacts
Public ContactRoman Cuberek
Faculty of Physical Culture; Palacký University in Olomouc
Outcome results
None listed