Elderly people
Conditions
Interventions
They will perform Square-stepping exercise 3 times per week for 12 weeks
They will perform Square-stepping exercise combined with Neuromusclar electrical stimulation3 times per week for 12 weeks
Sponsors
Kurume University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Independence of gait by oneself
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Contraindication of the electrical stimulation. 2) Not being able to walk more than 50m. 3) Not being able to do any exercise. 4) Contraindication of any exercise.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lower extremity muscle strength | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Balance function Gait speed Cognitive function Quality of life | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactHiroo Matsuse
Department of rehabilitation 67 asahi-machi, Kurume city, Fukuka, Japan
Outcome results
None listed