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Effect of functional electrical stimulation of ankle muscles in standing positions on postural stability in elderly adults

Effect of functional electrical stimulation of ankle muscles in standing positions on postural stability in elderly adults

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20190108003
Enrollment
36
Registered
2019-01-08
Start date
2019-02-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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Conditions

elderly elderly

Interventions

functional electrical stimulation of ankle muscles training with standing balance for 4 weeks (before and after)
Experimental Other
postural stability in standing

Sponsors

Research Institute of Rangsit University
Lead Sponsor
Faculty of Physical Therapy and Sport Medicine
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - healthy elderly volunteers - can walk independently with and without walking aids - good communication - good cognitive function (MMSE > 22 points)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: -any neurological problems -any musculoskeletal problems which could have and effect on balance -visual problems that cannot be correct by lenses -vestibular disorder -having fall history within ุ6 months before training

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
postural sway Before and after 4 weeks training period Lord sway meter—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
physical performance Before and after 4 weeks training period Short Physical Performance Battery—

Countries

thailand

Contacts

Public Contactkitima rongsawad

Faculty of Physical Therapy and Sport Medicine

kitima_r@yahoo.com66814089905

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026