Elderly.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age conditions (60 years and above) No history of falls resulting in damage to the lower limbs No use of aids for walking Ability to walk without assistance at least up to 12 meters Not having any cognitive impairment or neurological or muscular disease( based on the MMSE test)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Reluctance to continue participating in the study Orthopedic conditions that cause walking disorders or recent injuries Occurrence of stressful events such as death and loss of family members, accidents or new acute diseases Unstable medical conditions and cognitive impairment Acute conditions Psychiatric or under treatment for mental disorders
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Balance. Timepoint: Before the intervention and one week after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: TUG and BBS-9 and FAB tests in person during periodical examinations.;Fear of falling. Timepoint: Before the intervention and one week after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: FES-I short questionnaire in person during periodical examinations. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences