Older adults Postural balance Body alignment Range of joint motion Muscle strength Movement coordination Neuromuscular synergy Vision Vestibular Light touch Cognition Internal representation
Conditions
Interventions
Healthy
Screening
Older adults
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 90 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 60-90 years 2. Living at home in community 3. Independent walking with or without gait aid 4. Having score of Thai version of the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (TGDS-15) <5 scores [38] (Other nations use their outcomes and scores)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Having musculoskeletal impairments or disorders 2. Having neurological disorders 3. Having cardiopulmonary impairments 4. Having psychiatric disorders diagnosed by physician 5. Taking any medication affecting balance or dizziness 6. Unable to follow verbal commands
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Postural balance component assessment 1 years plumb line, goniometer, dynamometer, manual muscle test, clinical test for visual, vestibular, somatosensation, balance, cognition, internal representation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Balance 1 years Berg balance scale, Fall efficacy scale-International, timed up and go test | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactVimonwan Hiengkaew
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University
Outcome results
None listed