Postural Control.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention (Youth Group): Gastrocnemius Stretching: In this study, the Gastrocnemius muscle will be stretched for 60 seconds by 4 times. The 10-second rest periods will be included.
Rehabilitation
Intervention (Youth Group): Gastrocnemius Stretching: In this study, the Gastrocnemius muscle will be stretched for 60 seconds by 4 times. The 10-second rest periods will be included.
Intervention (Youth Group): Gastrocnemius Kinesiotaping : The subject will be prone and a “Y strip” of Kinesiotaping (KT) was applied. Some of the beginning of the tape will be attached on the plantar
Intervention(Elderly Group): Gastrocnemius Stretching: In this study, the Gastrocnemius muscle will be stretched for 60 seconds by 4 times. The 10-second rest periods will be included.
Intervention(Elderly Group): Gastrocnemius Kinesiotaping: The subject will be prone and a “Y strip” of Kinesiotaping (KT) was applied. Some of the beginning of the tape will be attached on the plantar
Sponsors
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Vice Chancellor for Research and Technology
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria for elderly group: Age over 60;The ability to walk with or without assistive devices , Inclusion criteria for youth group: Age between 18-35 years , Exclusion Criteria For both groups: Severe cardiovascular and pulmonary disease; neurological disorders; Rheumatological and Orthopedic disorders affecting gait and balance; MMSE<21 ; Skin irritation or ulcers that precludes the use of Kinesiotaping; untreated vision or hearing problems
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Static Balance. Timepoint: Before and Immediately After the intervention. Method of measurement: Second , Single Leg Stance Test.;Center of Pressure velocity. Timepoint: Before and Immediately After the intervention. Method of measurement: mm/s , forceplate.;Center of Pressure Excursion. Timepoint: Before and Immediately After the intervention. Method of measurement: meter , Forceplate. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactZohreh Shafizadegan
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed