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Effects of Core Stability Exercises on Balance and Walking in Elderly Fallers

The Effects of Core Stability Exercises on Balance and Walking in Elderly Fallers with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A randomized control trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20180627040251N3
Enrollment
30
Registered
2020-08-19
Start date
2019-09-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-09-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Condition 1: Fall. Condition 2: Abnormalities of gait and mobility. Condition 3: Posture. Condition 4: Mild cognitive impairment. Condition 5: Strength Exercises. Repeated falls Abnormalities of gait and mobility Abnormal posture Mild cognitive impairment, so stated Activity, other involving muscle strengthening exercises

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Core stability exercises - Exercises were performed for eight weeks and three sessions per week for the exercise group. The duration of each training session was 40

Sponsors

Kharazmi University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Had a history of falls in the last 6 month Obtain score less than 24 on the Mini-mental state examination (MMSE) . Able to walk without an Assistive Device. 60 years of age and older with the ability and mobility to join the group training sessions.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Have acute or chronic disease with influence on balance control (e.g., Parkinson’s disease; diabetes or peripheral neuropathy). Who participated in regular exercise programs in the last 6th month. Acute vision and hearing problems

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Functional Mobility. Timepoint: Before the exercise program and after exercise program. Method of measurement: Timed Up and Go test (TUG).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Static Balance. Timepoint: Before the exercise program and after exercise program. Method of measurement: Single leg Stance test.;Walking. Timepoint: Before the exercise program and after exercise program. Method of measurement: 10 Meter walking test.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public Contact?Dr Seyed sadradin Shojaedin

Kharazmi University

sa_shojaedin@yahoo.com+98 21 2222 8001

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026