R29.6
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: In the study setting of the randomized controlled pilot study, both groups start with a joint 'intensive week' at the spa. Comprehensive examinations are conducted, testing fear of falling, f
Sponsors
Fortbildungszentrum Eggensberger GmbH
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Eligible participants are those who meet all of the following criteria: 1) The person is between the ages of 50 and 80. 2) The person is able to walk independently. 3) The person lives within a 60-km radius or a 1-hour drive from Hopfen am See. 4) At least one of the following statements applies: a) The person has fallen in the past year. b) The person feels unsteady when walking or standing. c) The person is concerned about falling. 5) The person is cognitively capable of and willing to use a computer.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Prospective participants who meet at least one of the following criteria will be excluded: 1) The person has undergone surgery on the lower extremities within the past 12 months (e.g., hip replacement, knee replacement, femoral neck fracture, ankle surgery, vascular surgery, etc.) 2) The person is cognitively unable to perform the required tests and exercises. 3) The person has been diagnosed with overt osteoporosis. 4) The person is currently pregnant. 5) The person has an underlying visual or neurological condition that is incompatible with the exercises.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome is the objectively measurable fall risk according to SPPB (Short Physical Performance Battery (Gross et al., 2020)) and the subjective fear of falling via Falls Efficacy Scale – International (FES-I). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes include the assessment of overall fall risk/fall fear according to the Lindera app (questionnaire and gait analysis), isometric maximum strength via isokinetics (Factum, company Frei), coordination abilities (via MediBalance PRO in addition to SPPB and 4-Square-Step), walking speed (via Timed-up-and-go as part of the Linera-assessment and 4-Meter-walking-test as part of the SPPB), well-being according to the WHO-5 questionnaire, body measurements (via circumference measurements), and cardiovascular constitution (via blood pressure). Acceptance of the intervention will be assessed using an adapted questionnaire based on the Treatment Credibility Scale, as well as qualitative interviews. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactAndreas Eggensberger
Therapiezentrum Eggensberger
Outcome results
None listed