balance and falling in older adults. Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Balance training: This group receives 4 weeks of balance training, 3 sessions per week. Each session takes 40-60 minutes. Intervention 2: Intervention group 2: Ne
Sponsors
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 65 years old or more Obtain score 24 or more out of 30 in MMSE Obtain score lower than 7 out of 15 in GDS The ability to stand and walk independently without assistive devices
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Specific neurologic or orthopedic disorders Severe or untreated vision problems Intake sedative drugs or medications that affect postural balance or brain waves, 24 hours prior to the baseline assessment Dizziness and inner ear disorders Falling more than two times during the previous six months Participating in rehabilitation programs in the previous three months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Balance performance. Timepoint: before and after the study. Method of measurement: Biodex balance system. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Balance performance. Timepoint: before and after the study. Method of measurement: Fullerton advanced balance scale (FAB).;Fear of falling. Timepoint: before and after the study. Method of measurement: Fall Efficacy Scale (FES-I). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAmin Kordi Yoosefinejad
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed