Balance in hyperkyphotic elderly women. Postural kyphosis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The subjects in exercise group participated in an 8 week (3 sessions a week) corrective exercise program. Intervention 2: The control group didn’t participate in any intervention.
Treatment - Other
The subjects in exercise group participated in an 8 week (3 sessions a week) corrective exercise program.
Sponsors
Vice chancellor for research, Arak University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
60 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Major exclusion criteria: geriatric patients with orthopedic disease in the last 5 years; diabetes; Alzheimer's; Parkinson's; cancer; visually impaired; heart problems limiting activity; The use of assistive devices (such as canes and walkers); weakness; fainting; dizziness; subjects with vestibular disorders; subjects with head injuries; people who were not able to perform the exercise protocol and procedures. Major inclusion criteria: elderly women (60- 75 years old) who lived in Iran, Arak.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mobility. Timepoint: Pre and post test. Method of measurement: Time Up and Go Test.;Postural Stability. Timepoint: Pre and post test. Method of measurement: Turn 180 Test.;Balance. Timepoint: Pre and post test. Method of measurement: Berg Balance Scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Kyphosis Degree. Timepoint: Pre and post test. Method of measurement: Flexicurve ruler. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFahime Mahmoudi
Arak University
Outcome results
None listed