Elderly, Frail
Conditions
Keywords
elderly, balance, core, strength
Brief summary
The objective of this pilot study is to estimate, for a frail elderly population, the extent to which balance improves following a Core-Strength training program in comparison to a Stretch & Strength program. A secondary objective is to explore the impact of core strength training on urinary incontinence.
Detailed description
Participants will be randomized to one of the two exercise groups, Core-Strength training group or the Stretch & Strength group. The exercises will consist of 15-20 minute session for every day they attend the GDH. Measures will be made at admission, after 6 weeks of the program and at discharge if more than past 6 weeks.
Interventions
OTHERCore
We have devised a series of core strength training exercises that can be easily and safely performed under the supervision of trained staff. The exercises will be individualized depending on the participants' ability and health conditions. The majority, but not all, of exercises will be performed on or with exercise balls of different sizes and shapes, round for more advanced persons and oval for more frail persons.
Sponsors
McGill University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* elderly persons attending the geriatric day hospital at the royal victoria hospital
Exclusion criteria
* persons who are not medically fit to participate in the Geriatric day hospital physiotherapy component. * the individuals at high risk for falls
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Berg balance scale | baseline, 6 weeks, discharge |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| International Consultation on Urinary Incontinence Questionnaire- Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI) | Baseline, 6 weeks, discharge |
| Functional walking capacity 6 minute walk test | baseline, 6 weeks, discharge |
| Gait speed | baseline, 6 weeks, discharge |
| Bridge Test | Baseline, 6 weeks, discharge |
| Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC Scale) | Baseline, 6 weeks, Discharge |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed