The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of ASE on posture,
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Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Females aged 60- 80 years. 2) Live in Khon Kaen. 3) Have good mental faculties and can communicate in Thai. 4) Normal recognition on the person, time, place as tested with MMSE-Thai 2002 and have a score of 14 or more for un-educated persons, 17 or more for primary school educated persons, 22 or more for those who have more than primary school education. 5) Were able to take care of themselves as indicated by Barthel Activity Daily Living Index, BADL with score 75 or more. 6) Were to walk independently or with equipment. 7) Were to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Serious joint pain. 2) Had a disease or injury that could be contra-indicated to exercise. 3) History of related diseases affecting the movement system 4) History of major injury due to a fall in the last year. 5) Smokers or drinkers. 6) Regular physical exercise during the past 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Occiput-Wall Distance 4 minute As the participants stood up erect where the heels, sacrum, and upper back were positioned against t | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Spatio-Temporal Parameter of gait 5 minute Participants wear the device in the position of the sacrum S1. Participants maintain a normal walkin | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Division of Physical Therapy