Condition 1: Upper crossed syndrome. Condition 2: Falling. Abnormal posture Repeated falls
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The elderly who are 60 calendar years or older Having upper crossed syndrome with the criteria (head forward angle more than 46 degrees, rounded shoulder angle more than 52 degrees and kyphosis more than 42 degrees) Not having cognitive problems measured by the Persian MMSE test
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of balance disorders such as disorders related to vision, inner ear, and vestibular and sensory systems History of surgery in the lower limbs, pelvis, back Presence of postural abnormalities such as the lower limbs, spine and soles of the feet Having a history of participating in the program Rehabilitation in the last six months Not participating in two consecutive training session
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dynamic Balance. Timepoint: Before and after prescribing exercise protocols. Method of measurement: Foltron Advanced Scale and Timed Up & Go Scale.;Postural measurements (head forward angle, shoulder round angle, thoracic kyphosis angle). Timepoint: Before and after prescribing exercise protocols. Method of measurement: Photogrametery. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Allameh Tabataba'i University