Healthy older adults with age-related lower-limb neuromuscular and balance function decline
Conditions
Interventions
High energy laser therapy group: Participants received high energy laser therapy with the LMD LT 30 laser therapy device. The treatment was delivered at a wavelength of 1064 nm with an output power of
Sponsors
Integrative Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Department of Physical Education, Jeonbuk National University,
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy older adults aged 65 years or above. 2. Able to understand the study procedures and follow instructions during testing and intervention. 3. Able to complete the required assessments and laser intervention. 4. No diagnosed lower-limb musculoskeletal disease. 5. Willing to participate and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed knee osteoarthritis or other knee joint disorders. 2. Lower-limb musculoskeletal diseases or injuries that could affect muscle stiffness, balance, or functional movement. 3. History of lower-limb surgery, fracture, or severe trauma. 4. Cognitive impairment, behavioral problems, or communication difficulties that prevented cooperation with the study procedures. 5. Neurological disorders or other conditions that could substantially affect balance or lower-limb neuromuscular function. 6. Contraindications to laser therapy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Static balance performance measured by the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) at baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention. | — |
Countries
Asia(except Japan)
Contacts
Public ContactLele Chang
Jeonbuk National University Integrative Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Department of Physical Education
Outcome results
None listed