Effects of Core Stability Exercises on Balance and Walking in Elderly Fallers

Not Applicable

Conditions: Condition 1: Fall. Condition 2: Abnormalities of gait and mobility. Condition 3: Posture. Condition 4: Mild cognitive impairment. Condition 5: Strength Exercises.
Repeated falls
Abnormalities of gait and mobility
Abnormal posture
Mild cognitive impairment, so stated
Activity, other involving muscle strengthening exercises
R29.6
R29.3
G31.84
Y93.B9

Registration Number: IRCT20180627040251N3

Lead Sponsor: Kharazmi University

Brief Summary: Not available

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Complete

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Had a history of falls in the last 6 month
Obtain score less than 24 on the Mini-mental state examination (MMSE) .
Able to walk without an Assistive Device.
60 years of age and older with the ability and mobility to join the group training sessions.

Exclusion Criteria

Have acute or chronic disease with influence on balance control (e.g., Parkinson’s disease; diabetes or peripheral neuropathy).
Who participated in regular exercise programs in the last 6th month.
Acute vision and hearing problems

Study & Design

Study Type: interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Functional Mobility. Timepoint: Before the exercise program and after exercise program. Method of measurement: Timed Up and Go test (TUG).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Static Balance. Timepoint: Before the exercise program and after exercise program. Method of measurement: Single leg Stance test.;Walking. Timepoint: Before the exercise program and after exercise program. Method of measurement: 10 Meter walking test.