Older aults with risk of fall Exercise Therapy Postural Balance Gait Accidental Falls Aged
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will be instructed to perform stepping movements on foam surface following a video demonstration at a predefined rhythm of 80 beats per minute. This will be followed by a 5-minute cool-do
Experimental Behavioral,Active Comparator Behavioral
Nine-Square Grid Exercise Performed on Foam Surface,Nine-Square Grid Exercise Performed on Firm Surface
Sponsors
Naresuan University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 60 years or older. 2. At risk of falls, as determined by a Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) score greater than 13.5 seconds. 3. Able to walk independently without the use of assistive devices. 4. Able to understand instructions and cooperate with the training and assessment procedures.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Presence of neurological disorders affecting gait and balance control. 2. Cognitive impairment or dementia, assessed using the Mental State Examination T10. 3. Severe pain or musculoskeletal disorders that affect walking ability or participation in exercise. 4. Uncorrected visual or hearing impairments that may compromise safety during training or assessment. 5. Medical contraindications to exercise, as determined by a physical therapist or the attending physician.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters Before and after intervention instrumented treadmill system (Zebris FDM-T, Zebris Medical GmbH, Germany) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Balance/COP Parameters Before and after intervention instrumented treadmill system (Zebris FDM-T, Zebris Medical GmbH, Germany) | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public Contactwaroonnapa srisoparb
Naresuan University
Outcome results
None listed