reaction time and limits of stabilities in elderly fallers Falling, elderly, reaction time, limits of stability
Conditions
Interventions
modified Frenkel exercise 15 mins
standard exercise 15 mins
via telerehabilitation
3 times/wk for 8 wks,standard exercise 15 mins
via telerehabilitation
3 times/wk for 8 wks
Experimental Other,Active Comparator Other
modified Frenkel exercise,standard
Sponsors
Ratchadapisek Sompoch Research Funds, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age more than 60 years old 2. History of fall at least 1 time in the past year 3. Can continue exercise at least 30 minutes 4. Can walk independently without gait aids 5. Volunteers or volunteer caregivers have the ability to use technology for Tele-exercise 6. Not currently participating in other research 7. Agree to participate in the training and can give consent on their own
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Neurological diseases that affect lower limb function and balances eg. stroke, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury, polyneuropathy. 2. Disease or conditions that contraindicated to light to moderate-intensity exercise 3. Severe cognitive impairment or perception or communication problem 4. Uncorrected visual problem
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| reaction time baseline, 8 weak post treatment choice stepping reaction time | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| reaction time baseline, 8 week post treatment multiple choice stepping reaction time,limits of stablity baseline, 8 week post treatment balance master | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactChernkhuan Stonsaovapak
Chulalongkorn hospital
Outcome results
None listed