The Effect of Feldenkrais Lessons on Walking and Balance
- Conditions
- Accidental FallsExercise
- Registration Number
- NCT00222287
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Melbourne
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a series of Feldenkrais movement lessons on mobility and balance, particularly for older adults. The investigators hypothesise that mobility and balance will improve following the classes.
- Detailed Description
The Feldenkrais Method is an educational process which involves exploration of novel movement sequences that lead to expansion of the movement repertoire. This Method has been used with the aim of improving balance and mobility in several studies, and has been compared to the benefits of Tai Chi for improving balance in older adults. The current study investigates the effects of a 10 week series of Feldenkrais movement classes on gait parameters as measured on an instrumented gait mat, a balance test of stepping and turning (the Four Square Step Test) and a questionnaire about balance confidence (the Activites Specific Balance Confidence scale.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
- community dwelling older adults (aged over 65)
- able to independently ambulate indoors and outdoors
- currently undergoing physiotherapy treatment
- unable to comprehend written english
- unable to give informed consent
- walking with a walking frame indoors
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Balance Confidence (as measured by ABC scale) Tempo-spatial parameters of gait Time to complete Four Square Step Test
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Melbourne
🇦🇺Melbourne, Victoria, Australia