Community-dwelling Older Adults
Conditions
Keywords
older adults, Berg Balance Scale, COVID-19, Biodex
Brief summary
This research investigates the impact of balance training on improving functional performance and reducing fall risk in community-dwelling older adults who have recovered from COVID-19. Post-COVID-19, many elderly individuals experience lingering physical impairments, including muscle weakness, decreased coordination, and balance deficits, which increase their vulnerability to falls. The study evaluates whether a structured balance training program can enhance stability, mobility, and overall quality of life in this population.
Detailed description
Older adults recovering from COVID-19 frequently face persistent physical limitations due to the virus's impact on the respiratory, muscular, and neurological systems. These limitations often manifest as impaired balance, reduced functional mobility, and increased risk of falls-conditions further exacerbated by prolonged inactivity or hospitalization during illness. This research focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of a structured balance training program using The Biodex Stability System in older adults living independently in the community after recovering from COVID-19. Participants are assessed using validated tools such as the Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and The Biodex Stability System to measure changes in balance performance, fall risk, and confidence in daily movement.
Interventions
OTHERThe Biodex training
Participants will undergo balance training using the Biodex Balance System plus Traditional balance training
Traditional balance training only
Sponsors
Batterjee Medical College
Cairo University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
60 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* were being older adults (aged ≥60 years), recovered from infection during the last 6 month,
Exclusion criteria
* Individuals were excluded if they have medical history of musculoskeletal trauma or surgery, systemic disease that could affect standing or walking, visual, auditory, or cognitive impairment that preclude the ability to comprehend the instructions during conduction of the study protocol.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Biodex Balance indices | Pre and Post 12 weeks | The Biodex Stability System will be used to evaluate dynamic postural stability |
| Berg Balance Scale score | Pre and Post 12 weeks | The Berg Balance Scale will be used to evaluate balance capability |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Timed up and Go test | Pre and Post 12 weeks | Timed up and Go test will be used to assess functional mobility, dynamic balance, and fall risk in older adults |
Countries
Saudi Arabia
Outcome results
None listed