elderly individuals with a history of at least two sudden and unexplained falls in the last year.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The first intervention involves a vibration insole. This insole is a prefabricated insole made of polyurethane foam with a thickness of approximately 5 mm and conta
however, all vibrational stimulators remain turned off, and no stimulation is applied to the foot. The results from this condition will be compared with those from the vibr
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Elderly individuals over 60 years old Individuals who have experienced at least two sudden and unexplained falls in the last year BMI of less than 30 Individuals who meet the physical (ability to stand for at least one minute and walk at least six meters without orthosis or assistive devices) and cognitive (fewer than three errors in the SPMSQ test) requirements for participation in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with central or peripheral nervous system disorders Individuals with inner ear dysfunction moderate to severe pain in the lower limbs Individuals with active foot ulcers Individuals with severe deformities or a history of lower limb surgery Individuals on multiple medications are
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time needed to complete timed up and go test. Timepoint: While using the intervention. Method of measurement: Timed up and go test.;Mean velocity of center of pressure. Timepoint: While using the intervention. Method of measurement: Standing on force plate (force plate: model 9260AA6 with 600×500×50 mm dimensions).;Number of errors in slope box test. Timepoint: While using the intervention. Method of measurement: Slope box.;Reach distance in functional reach test. Timepoint: While using the intervention. Method of measurement: Functional reach test. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactEbrahim Sadeghi-Demneh
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed