Fall. Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Short stick exercises with motivational and attentional instructions based on Optimal theory
The intervention consists of eight weeks and three sessions per week. Short stick exercises include six consecutive warm-up phases, one-handed stick throwing, two-handed throwing, balance exercises, s
Sponsors
The university of Isfahan
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
75 Years to 85 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age range: 65 to 80 years No visual impairments
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Diagnosis of depression Use of walking aids
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Postural sway. Timepoint: Pre-test, post-test. Method of measurement: Foot scanner device. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Static and dynamic balance. Timepoint: Pre test, Post test. Method of measurement: Timed Up and Go test (TUG).;Quality of life. Timepoint: Pre test, Post test. Method of measurement: Older Adults’ Quality of Life Questionnaire.;Fear of falling. Timepoint: Pre test, Post test. Method of measurement: Geriatric Fear of Falling Measure.;Intrinsic Motivation. Timepoint: Pre test, Post test. Method of measurement: Intrinsic Motivation Questionnaire.;Falls Self-Efficacy. Timepoint: Pre test, Post test. Method of measurement: Falls Self-Efficacy Scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Hamid Salehi
The university of Isfahan
Outcome results
None listed