Healthy Aging
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a video-supported group-based Otago exercise programme intervention on balance, mobility, physical performance and aerobic endurance in community-dwelling older adults 65+ years old.
Interventions
Exercises routine based on the Otago exercise programme
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Aged 65 years and older. * Living in the community (Valencia, Spain). * Able to ambulate independently without a walking aid. * Have no severe medical contraindication for physical activity. * Able to communicate. * Have self-reported visual and auditory capacities to follow commands. * Provide signed informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
* Unable to ambulate independently. * Mini-mental state examination score of \<24. * Barthel Index score of \<80. * Severe visual and auditory disabilities. * Unstable cardiovascular disease. * Neurological disorder that could compromise them from exercising. * Upper or lower extremity fracture in the past year.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in the Timed Up and Go test | Pre intervention and after 4-month intervention | General mobility measurement |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in the Berg Balance Scale | Pre intervention and after 4-month intervention | Functional Balance measurement |
| Change in the 6.min Walk Test | Pre intervention and after 4-month intervention | Aerobic Endurance Measurement |
| Change in the One-Leg Stand | Pre intervention and after 4-month intervention | One-leg Balance Measurement |
| Change in the Short Physical Performance Battery | Pre intervention and after 4-month intervention | Lower Limb Functional Measurement |