Falls and gait insecurities
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Older adults with and without a history of falls are examined with regard to their cardiorespiratory fitness and static and dynamic balance. Subsequently, any fall events are documented over
Sponsors
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg Fakultät VI Medizin und GesundheitswissenschaftenDepartment für Versorgungsforschung
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Persons, with (n=50) or without a fall (n=50) within the past 12 months; persons =65 years.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Orthopedic limitations (e.g., recently operated arthroplasty, arthritis) whose stage of disease precludes performance testing in the moderate exercise range on the ergometer or acutely impairs gait; Neurological (stroke) whose stage of disease precludes performance testing in the moderate exercise range on the ergometer or acutely impairs gait; Cardiovascular (e.g., untreated hypertension >80/110 mmHg, decompensated heart failure, coronary heart failure, ß-blocker use required) diseases whose stage of disease precludes performance testing in the moderate exercise range on the ergometer or acutely impairs gait. Cardiovascular diseases (e.g. untreated hypertension >180/110 mmHg, decompensated heart failure, coronary heart disease) whose stage of disease precludes a performance test in the moderate exercise range on the ergometer or acutely impairs gait; Metabolic diseases (e.g., diabetes mellitus, hypertension) whose stage of disease precludes a performance test in the moderate exercise range on the ergometer or acutely impairs gait. Metabolic diseases (e.g., diabetes mellitus) whose stage of disease precludes performance testing in the moderate exercise range on the ergometer or acutely impairs gait; Restrictions (e.g., eczema, COPD). eczema, COPD) whose stage of disease precludes performance testing in the moderate exercise range on the ergometer or acutely impairs gait; subject is unable to walk for 30 min without a walking aid; body weight >135 kg; severe visual impairment that precludes performance testing in the moderate exercise range on the treadmill or acutely impairs gait; inability to give informed consent for study participation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in dynamic balance before and after metabolic stress | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fall history, fear of falling, participation, physical activity, maximal strength of the rectus femoris, cardiorespiratory fitness, functional performance, hand grip strength, Orthostasis measurement (N=40). | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactJessica Koschate
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Abteilung Geriatrie
Outcome results
None listed