femur fracture hip fracture
Conditions
Interventions
During 5 weekly fall training sessions of 30-45 minutes, subjects will be
taught to use fall techniques based on martial arts techniques in sideways,
backward and forward directions. The training gr
Sponsors
Sint Maartenskliniek
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -age between 60 and 85 years old -BMI between 20-30 kg/m2 -community dwelling
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: -contraindications for physical exercise -diseases associated with increased fall risk -osteoporosis -use of psychotropic medication -not being able to walk independently for fifteen minutes -martial arts experience
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Kinematic and force data are collected. The outcome measure is fall severity as defined by the hip impact force. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| In addition movement variables that are characteristic for martial arts techniques and fear of falling are measured. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed