evenwichtsproblemen door ouderdom (evenwichtsorgaan, spierzwakte, slechter zicht) balance equilibrium
Conditions
Interventions
Each participant executes a gait and balance task circuit repeatedly with and
without external feedback from the balance belt.
Sponsors
Saxion Hogescholen
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Age: 60-90 years old - Community-dwelling * living independently at home - Able to walk independently without walking aids on even and uneven surfaces - Able to stand independently for 10 minutes - Self-perception of minor balance problems [14], such as a light fear of falling (actual balance problems further assessed through the Fear of Falling and Fall history questionnaires) - Able to sit and have their joints (arms, legs, ankles, hip) bent in natural angles (for calibration of the IMU sensors) - Able to wear the balance belt around the waist or the additional sensors on arms, legs and torso. - Able to read and understand patient information forms, understand questions and able to execute commands - Able and willing to participate in the study - Signed Informed Consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Neurological or orthopedic impairment that would limit their ability to stand or walk, such as Parkinson's disease or polyneuropathy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The difference in quantitative gait and balance measures between the feedback and no-feedback circuits. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quantitative usability assessment with the UMUX-LITE, but especially the qualitative feedback in response to this questionnaire (leading to recommendations for improvement of the orthesis) | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed