Fall Pre-aging Balance Stretching Fall Flexibility Pre-aging
Conditions
Interventions
12-week home-based balance and stretching exercise program, performed three times per week (approximately 35 minutes per session). The program included Warm-up (4 minutes), Balance training (15 minute
Experimental Procedure/Surgery,No Intervention No treatment
HOME-BASED BALANCE AND STRETCHING EXERCISE PROGRAM,12 weeks with Maintain physical activity level
Sponsors
No study sponsor
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to 59 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Able to stand and walk independently with or without an assistive device. Did not participate in regular structured exercise during the previous 3 months, defined as structured physical activity at least 3 times per week for at least 30 minutes per session. Demonstrated adequate cognitive function, defined as a Montreal Cognitive Assessment Thai version score of 25 points or higher, to ensure understanding of study procedures and exercise instructions. Free from acute medical conditions, including severe cardiovascular, respiratory, or neurological disorders, that could make exercise unsafe or affect balance and gait. Had sufficient vision and hearing, with correction if necessary, to safely follow study instructions and perform the exercises. Willing to provide written informed consent and voluntarily participate in the study. Available and willing to complete the 12 week intervention program and all scheduled follow up assessments. Had a reachable telephone number and agreed to be contacted by the research team for follow up during the study period. Able to read and write Thai sufficiently to understand study instructions and complete study related records. For participants assigned to the control group, agreed not to participate in any structured exercise program during the study period.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Had severe musculoskeletal disorders, such as advanced osteoarthritis, recent fractures, or joint replacement within the past 6 months; 2) Were currently using sedative medications known to significantly affect balance and gait (antihypertensive drugs, antiepileptic drugs, antidepressants, antihistamines); or 3) Were actively engaged in other structured exercise or rehabilitation programs during the study period.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Single Leg Stance time Baseline, 4, 8, 12 weeks seconds,Timed Up and Go Test performance Baseline, 4, 8, 12 weeks seconds,Ankle flexibility Baseline, 4, 8, 12 weeks centimeters,and fear of falling Baseline, 4, 8, 12 weeks score | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactNarttaya Duangpratoom
Faculty of Public Health Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University Under the Royal Patronage
Outcome results
None listed