Frail or pre-frail elderly
Conditions
Interventions
Robot exercise group: Balance exercise using balancing exercise assist robot (2 times / week for 2 months)
Physical therapy group: Muscle exercise and balance exercise (2 times / week for 2 months)
Ex
Sponsors
National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The subjects are introduced to the Department of Rehabilitation, among elderly people who are visiting our Center for Locomo Frail Outpatient. Selection criteria are elderly people aged 65 years or older who can walk independence.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: High-blood pressure(systolic blood pressure>=180 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure>=120 mmHg or resting heart rate>=120/min) Restricted by movement due to heart function or respiratory function disorder hearing or visual impairment Dementia or severe higher brain dysfunction
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Timed Up and Go test (TUG) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| FRT: Functional Reach Test SPPB: Short Physical Performance Battery muscle strength (grip, length) Exercise habit falls experience LSA: Life Space Assessment BDHQ: Brief-type self-administered diet history questionnaire FES: Fall Efficacy Scale VI: Vitality Index GDS: Geriatrics Depression Scale Assessment of Sarcopenia (AWGS criteria) Blood data (TP, Alb, pre-Alb, CK, BUN, Cre) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactIzumi Kondo
National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology Rehabilitation Center
Outcome results
None listed