Health of the Elderly
Conditions
Interventions
NEWHAM 2012). For randomization, protocols will be coded as: Protocol A ( PA: 2mm)
The protocol will be developed using a Power Plate model MY3® vibrating platform (London, UK). During the procedures, individuals will be instructed to remain in a static position, with their head and
Protocol B (CP: 4mm). The randomization process will be performed 30 minutes prior to each IVC intervention. For allocation confidentiality, black and opaque envelopes with a number referring to each
MILANESE et al., 2018).
Immediately after the end of each session a reassessment will be performed to obtain the results.Thirty participants will be selected and will cross-train both protocols.
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Sponsors
Anna Xênya Patrício de Araújo
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Eligibility
Age
60 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals with independent gait; age between 60 and 80 years, regardless of gender, educational attainment or other sociodemographic characteristics; body mass index between 22 and 27; high blood pressure and medication controlled diabetes mellitus; osteoporosis is osteopenia with vitamin D replacement; active or irregularly active by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, absence of neurological, muscular, cognitive deficit that makes it impossible to understand the assessment or verbal commands
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with electronic implants with pacemaker, brain stimulators; prosthesis is pins and plates in lower limbs; arthrosis; epilepsy; diagnosis of malignant tumor; recent unconsolidated fracture; risk of thromboembolism; presence of infectious diseases; insulin dependent individuals; difficulty in adapting to the protocol
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement of postural balance verified through the baropodometric platform. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gait speed increase verified by 10-meter gait speed test.;Increased lower limb muscle strength verified by sit-up test for 30 seconds.;Fall risk reduction verified by the timed get up and go test and the Falls Efficacy Scale – International Brazilian version. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactPatrícia de Melo Marinho
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Outcome results
None listed