1.Accidental Falls 2.Risk of Falls 3.Aged, 75 and over 4.independence and safety Sand exercise Soft surface Balance training Functional independence Physiotherapy
Conditions
Interventions
The subjects were trained on a smooth, flat surface without any interruption on the floor The training program on each surface was executed as a group exercise program without shoes The Thai dance pro
Control group Exercise on Hard surface,Experimental Group Exercise on soft surface,Experimental Group Exercise on sand surface
Sponsors
Phukhieo Chalerm Prakiat Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
75 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. older 75 years and above with a high risk of falls, from various communities in Phu Khieo District 2.The eligible subjects needed to be able to walk independently for at least 10 m and did not participate in a regular exercise program for 6 months prior to being involved in the study. 3. BMI is within the normal range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Older individuals who presented any signs and symptoms that might affect walking. 2.Unstable medical conditions or inflammation in the muscles and joints of the lower extremities (Visual Analog Scale > 5/10). 3.Individuals with sequelae of neurological deficits or any conditions affecting the ability to participate in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time Up and Go Test (TUGT) Baseline, 3 weeks, and 6 weeks The average of two trials of TUGT, measuring the time to rise from a chair, walk 3m, turn around a cone, and return to a seated position as quickly and safely as possible.,10-meter Walk test(10 MWT) Baseline, 3 weeks, and 6 weeks The average of two trials of 10MWT (comfortable speed), measured over the middle 4 meters of a 10-meter walkway.,Five Time Sit-to -Stand (FTSST) Baseline, 3 weeks, and 6 weeks The average of two trials of FTSST, measuring the time taken to complete 5 sit-to-stand cycles as quickly and safely as possible without using arms. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 6-Minute Walk Test (6MinWT) Baseline and 6 weeks Total distance covered after walking as far as possible along a rectangular walkway in 6 minutes, with standardized verbal encouragement and time remaining updates every minute.,Fall Incidence During the 6-week intervention and a 6-month follow-up period. Number of fall incidents recorded through participant self-reports and monthly follow-up phone calls. | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public Contactworawan SUEBNUKARNWATTANA
Phukhieo Chalerm Prakiat Hospital,
Outcome results
None listed