Modified elastic band with a coconut shell on muscle strength and balance in the elderly

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Sarcopenia; Musculoskeletal - Normal musculoskeletal and cartilage development and function

• Registration Number: ACTRN12624000598583
• Lead Sponsor: Panida Hanphitakphong

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2023-10-01
• Study Start: 2024-05-09
• Last Update Posted: 13 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 29

Inclusion Criteria

1) aged 60 years and older, 2) able to stand and walk independently, 3) able to follow instructions, 4) received a Thai Mental State Examination (TMSE) score of more than 23 points, and 5) expressed a willingness to participate in the research.

Exclusion Criteria

1) a history of ischemic heart disease, heart failure, dizziness due to low blood pressure (hypotension), uncontrolled high blood pressure, deep vein thrombosis or acute arthritis/arthralgia, and 2) open wounds in and around the feet.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified