Accidental Falls
Conditions
Interventions
This is an experimental study, a randomized clinical trial that will be performed at the Clinical School of Physiotherapy of the Cesmac University Center. The elderly will be recruited by an initial a
Other
F04.754.137.506.662
Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Sergipe
Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas
Centro Universitário Cesmac
Eligibility
Age
60 Years to 79 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Male and female individuals; aged between 60 and 79 years old; with balance changes, previously diagnosed by a specialist doctor (otolaryngologist, neurologist or geriatrician).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Elderly unable to understand and respond to simple verbal commands; unable to remain independently in the standing position; in use of walking aids; with severe or uncompensated visual impairment with corrective lens use; with orthopedic disorders that result in limited movement; use of lower limb prostheses; have performed body balance rehabilitation in the last six months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| A significant gain in postural control and balance after 16 sessions is expected to be verified by the balance assessment methods using the Dynamic Gait Index test from the change in the high or moderate risk rating from low to no risk fall. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find a decrease in fear of falling after 16 sessions, verified by the Falls Efficacy Scale – International from an increase of at least 15 points in the final result of the scale.;It is expected to find an improvement in dizziness perception and symptomatology after 16 sessions, verified by the Dizziness Handicap Inventory Scale, from a decrease of at least 20 points in the final result of the scale. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactFelipe Rebêlo
Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas
Outcome results
None listed