Comparison of the effects of whole body vibration alone and in combination with unstable shoes on the balance of healthy older adults
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- balance impairment.Not SpecifiedNot Specif
- Registration Number
- IRCT2015111825105N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Shiraz University of Medical Science
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
inclusion criteria: people older than 65 ? receiving the point between 25-35 from FAB scale ? ability of walking 20 meters independently ? receiving the point over 6 (from 15) in geriatric depression scale ? receiving the point lesser than 23(from 30) in mini mental state test ? able to maintain semi squat position for at least one minute
exclusion criteria : elderly has been suffering from severe DM , kidney and bladder stone ? significant and not treated visual and vestibular impairments ? sever musculoskeletal , cardiovascular and neurological disorders ? elderly were receiving balance training in past three months ? fracture ? osteoprosis ? severe osteoarthritis ? taking sedative drugs
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Fullerton Advance Balance scale(FAB). Timepoint: Pre and post intervention. Method of measurement: Rating on balance scale.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Gait Speed. Timepoint: Pre and post intervention. Method of measurement: 10 meter walking test.;Added at 2016-11-19: Fear of Falling. Timepoint: Added at 2016-11-19: pre-post intervention. Method of measurement: Added at 2016-11-19: Fall Efficacy Scale.