Functional mobility in older adults with risk of fall Older adults, repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation, Functional mobility, Fall, Randomized controlled Trial, Rehabilitation
Conditions
Interventions
rPMS and exercise for reduce risk of fall in older adults including balance and strengthening exercises. Repetitive Peripheral magnetic stimulation(rPMS) is anon invasive stimulation of nerve and musc
rPMS + exercises,Sham + exercises
Sponsors
Ramathibodi hospital, Mahidol university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1 Minimum age of 65 years 2. patients able to perform exercise programs according to verbal instructions 3. patients able to walk independently at least 6 meters, with or without assistive device 4.Provide inform consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Unstable medical conditions 2. Patients with contraindication for magnetic stimulation: cardiac pacemakers, defibrillator, deep brain stimulator, metal or magnetic materials (implants/prosthesis) near the stimulation site. 3. Patients with recent fracture or lower-limb surgery (< 3 months) 4. Patient with stroke or neuromuscular disease 5. Patient with severe knee osteoarthritis (KL grade 4 or VAS > 7) 6. Patient who is currently on another rehabilitation program or treatment in lower limb 7. Patient with severe vision impairment 8. Individuals with cognitive impairment that interferes with the ability to understand or follow the test instructions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time Up and Go (TUG) Baseline, immediately after the first session, and at 2,4 week follow up after first session. participants stood up from a chair, walked around a cone 3 meters away, and sat down in the chair as quickly and safely as possible; the time required was measured. Average value was used. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 30-second Chair Stand Baseline, immediately after the first session, and at 2,4 week follow up after first session. The participants were asked to stand up from the chair and sit down as many times as they could, and measure the maximum number of chair-stand repetitions performed in 30 seconds.,Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale Thai version Baseline and at 4 week follow up after first session. Self-administered measurement of fear of falling assess perceived level of confidence in ambulatory dwelling older people. | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactNatchaya Chatdamrongmongkol
Faculty of Rehabilitation, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Outcome results
None listed