Unsteadiness on feet, Difficulty in balancing. Unsteadiness on feet
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Intervention for DDT group:• Week 1-6 (30 – 40minutes )• Warm up 5mintues • Balance training • Dynamic weight shifting , shifting with eyes • Closed/open ,transfer
Sponsors
Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Both male and female above 60 yrs. Able to stand , no use of walking device Mini mental status Examination those who scored more than 24 will be enrolled in study Berg balance range 52 or less points out of 56 will be included Ability to walk 10m without the assistance of another person;
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Psychiatric disorder, inability to walk. Who are unable to ambulate without assistive devices Musculoskeletal impairment/injury Medical conditions and medication affecting
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Balance. Timepoint: Before intervention, 4, 8 week after intervention. Method of measurement: Berg balance test, Time up and go test, Activities-Specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical performance. Timepoint: Before intervention, 4 and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Physical performance tests for measuring multiple domains of physical function.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Before intervention, 4 and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: SF-36. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactFouzia Batool
Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University
Outcome results
None listed