Aging. Corns and callosities
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age over 60 years Body mass index between 20 to 30 People with foot callus (grade 2 and 3) People with the history of two falls in the last six months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: People with neurological conditions (e.g. Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis) Musculoskeletal conditions affect the balance People with vestibular dysfunction Having diabetes melitus
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ankle Joint Position sense (proprioception). Timepoint: All intervention was allocated in a straight forward session and outcomes were measured. Method of measurement: Ankle proprioception was measured using perception of the inclination whilst participants stood over an adjustable slope box with closed eyes.;The mean velocity of center of pressure. Timepoint: All intervention was allocated in a straight forward session and outcomes were measured. Method of measurement: Participant's Postural stability on the platform were be measured with mean velocity of CoP excursion in open and closed eye conditions. The duration of each test was 60 seconds. Each tests repeated 3 times and average reported.;Timed up and go test. Timepoint: All intervention was allocated in a straight forward session and outcomes were measured. Method of measurement: The time required to get up from a chair, walking 3 meters, turning back, and sitting on the chair was recorded. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences