geen aandoening n/a
Conditions
Interventions
Both the control and the intervention group continue with the regular
functional exercise program. On top of this, the intervention group is
delivered a 12-weeks exercise program consisting of foot
Sponsors
Fontys Hogescholen
Eligibility
Age
65 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: In order to be eligible to participate in the study, a respondent must: - be 65 years of age or over; - be able to ambulate 10 meter without using a walking aid; - engage in a functional exercise program (e.g. gymnastics, senior fit programs) , delivered by an educated or certified physical therapist or trainer to a group of older adults; - report to have 1) fear of falling OR 2) experienced a fall in the previous 12 months OR 3) difficulties with mobility, gait, or balance; - be able to arrange their own transport to the movement analysis laboratory.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A respondent who meets the following criteria is excluded from participation in this study: - The respondent is a minor or legally incompetent adult; - Self-reported presence of any disorder interfering with the execution of the exercises.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The post-intervention difference between the intervention and control group in maximum gait speed. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The post-intervention difference between the intervention and control group in foot muscles* size, foot function during gait, balance during gait, discomfort during or after the training, self-reported mobility limitations, physical activity level, fall incidents during the intervention, fear of falling, foot plantar pressure during gait, static balance, toe flexor strength, physical functioning, foot morphology, foot posture. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed