Condition 1: Elderly. Condition 2: Non-specific chronic low back pain. Age-related physical debility Low back pain
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention Group:The intervention consisted of aquatic therapy exercises combined with breathing exercises. The program was conducted for 8 weeks, with three sessions per week. Each
Sponsors
Kharazmi University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
65 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The age of participants must be between 65 and 75 years. Elderly individuals must be able to stand for at least one minute and also walk independently for a distance of 10 meters or more, with or without the use of a standard cane. In addition, participants are required to obtain a physician’s approval to participate in this study and have the ability to perform exercises Participants must be free from any neurological, respiratory, vascular, metabolic, and musculoskeletal diseases that are uncontrollable. Similarly, the absence of severe visual and auditory impairments or major psychiatric disorders is also essential. Participants must not consume alcohol or drugs and should not have any physical disabilities that could impact aquatic therapy activities and the water environment. Additionally, the absence of a history of joint dislocation or surgeries related to the hip, knee, and ankle joints is mandatory The absence of acute cardiovascular-respiratory diseases and chronic musculoskeletal conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, chronic arthritis, and osteoporosis is also important Moreover, a specialist physician’s confirmation is required to ensure there are no disorders or diseases that could prevent safe participation in the group confirmation of chronic nonspecific low back pain must be provided by a physician for a duration of more than three months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Major psychiatric disease, cognitive disorder Alcohol or drug abuse Having a history of sprained joints, having a history of hip, knee and ankle joint surgery Presence of acute cardio-respiratory diseases Existence of chronic diseases of the motor system (joint rheumatism, chronic arthritis and osteoporosis) (confirmed by a specialist doctor)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Measurement of pain at the beginning of the study (pre-test), reassessment at the end of the study (post-test). Method of measurement: An Visual Analogue Scale questionnaire was used. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional disability. Timepoint: Measurement of functional disability at the beginning of the study (pre-test), reassessment at the end of the study (post-test). Method of measurement: Use of the Oswestry Questionnaire.;Muscle endurance. Timepoint: Measurement of muscle endurance at the beginning of the study (pre-test), reassessment at the end of the study (post-test). Method of measurement: Use of the trunk flexor endurance test.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Measurement of quality of life at the beginning of the study (pre-test), reassessment at the end of the study (post-test). Method of measurement: Short Form Health Survey - 36 (SF-36). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAbolfazl tarkhasi
Kharazmi University
Outcome results
None listed