Efficacy of Education With Balance Exercise in Improving Balance and Reducing the Fear of Falls in Elderly

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Distorted; Balance
• Interventions: Device: GROUP A education programme as well as balance training exercises; Other: GROUP B on-platform training

• Registration Number: NCT02333994
• Lead Sponsor: Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University)

Brief Summary

The aim of the study was to evaluate the Efficacy of Education With Balance Exercise in Reducing Fear of Falls in Elderly Population . In the present study the educational program along with balance training was delivered to group A, (Experimental group) and only Balance training was delivered to group B, (Control group) for 6 weeks for 1 hr duration once weekly. Education program included education about the risk factors of falls such as environmental hazards, importance of good nutrition, use of stick while walking, avoiding slippery surfaces. Balance training consists of stance activities and balance exercise program. The outcome measures for this intervention were Activities specific balance confidence scale and berg balance scale.

Detailed Description

Present study was an experimental design. A total of 60 elderly subjects were selected as per the selection criteria and they were randomly allocated in two equal groups i.e.Group A- (Experimental Group)- Balance Exercises and Education Program Group B - (Control Group) - Balance exercises.procedure of study was explained to each subject and written consent was taken from them.

Aim:

The aim of the study was to evaluate the Efficacy of Education With Balance Exercise in Reducing Fear of Falls in Elderly Population .

Materials and Methods In the present study the educational program along with balance training was delivered to group A, (Experimental group) and only Balance training was delivered to group B, (Control group) for 6 weeks for 1 hr duration once weekly. Education program included education about the risk factors of falls such as environmental hazards, importance of good nutrition, use of stick while walking, avoiding slippery surfaces. Balance training consists of stance activities and balance exercise program. The outcome measures for this intervention were Activities specific balance confidence scale and berg balance scale.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2013-03
• Primary Completion: 2013-12
• Study Completion: 2014-01
• Status Verified: 2015-01
• Study First Submitted: 2015-01-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2015-01-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-01-07
• Study First Posted: 2015-01-08
• Last Update Posted: 2015-01-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• Elderly
• Both males and females were included in the study.
• Individuals with Mini Mental Status Examination score >23.
• History of falls in last 6 months

Exclusion Criteria

• Any musculoskeletal disorder
• Any visual deficit
• Any systemic disease
• Any Neurological Disorder
• Any Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorder
• Now cooperative Individuals
• Any Psychological disorder

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
GROUP A	GROUP A education programme as well as balance training exercises	EDUCATION PROGRAMME AND BALANCE TRAINING EXERCISES
GROUP B	GROUP B on-platform training	BALANCE EXERCISES

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
BERG BALANCE SCALE	6 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ACTIVITY BALANCE CONFIDENCE SCALE	6 WEEKS