Arthritis
Conditions
Keywords
Arthritis, Exercise, Balance - Postural Control
Brief summary
Arthritis has been reported as a risk factor for falls. Few studies have investigated the effect of balance training on balance performance in women with lower limb arthritis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a four-month individualised home exercise programme in improving gait stability and balance for women with arthritis.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALBalance Exercises
Home based balance exercises based on Otago Exercise programme
Sponsors
Melbourne Health
National Ageing Research Institute, Australia
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Lower limb osteoarthritis or lower limb rheumatoid arthritis
Exclusion criteria
Participants were excluded if they: * Did not have lower limb arthritis, * Were bed bound, * Had additional co-morbidities that confer risk of falls (such as Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, history of cardiac syncope, epilepsy), * Had undergone lower limb surgery within the previous twelve months, and/or * Had synvisc or a corticosteroid injection within the last six months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Falls Risk Human Activity Profile Confidence Balance Measures Gait Measures | — |
Countries
Australia
Outcome results
None listed