Condition 1: Imbalance. Condition 2: Fear of falling.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: A group of Otago exercise program is trained by weekly program (twice a week) under the supervision of the trainer and for 30 minutes per session for Intervention
Sponsors
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 60 years and older Earning a score of 45 or lower in a Berg's equilibrium test (represents an average and downward balance of the elderly.) Not affiliated with auxiliary equipment such as walker and cane To earn a score of 22 up in the cognitive examination exam (indicates a lack of cognitive impairment in the elderly). Earn score 32 in the disability-induced disorder questionnaire (indicating no dizziness imbalance).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to cooperate in research Having defective vision or disabling hearing Having a disabling neurological and muscular disorder that can lead to inability to do daily activities. Neurological disorders or defective disabling of the nervous system Having debilitating vascular diseases Use of medications that may affect the balance of the person, including benzodiazepines, barbiturates, antidepressants, antihistamines, antipsychotics and other sedative and hypnotic tablets
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Balance score in Berg's balance scale. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Berg's Balance Scale.;Fear of falling score in Falling Efficiency Scale-International. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Falling Efficiency Scale-International. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Hazrati
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed