The effefct of kinesiotaping and stretching of gastrocnemius muscle on postural control
Not Applicable
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Postural Control.
- Registration Number
- IRCT2016042327554N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Vice Chancellor for Research and Technology
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 80
Inclusion Criteria
Inclusion criteria for elderly group: Age over 60;The ability to walk with or without assistive devices , Inclusion criteria for youth group: Age between 18-35 years , Exclusion Criteria For both groups: Severe cardiovascular and pulmonary disease; neurological disorders; Rheumatological and Orthopedic disorders affecting gait and balance; MMSE<21 ; Skin irritation or ulcers that precludes the use of Kinesiotaping; untreated vision or hearing problems
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Static Balance. Timepoint: Before and Immediately After the intervention. Method of measurement: Second , Single Leg Stance Test.;Center of Pressure velocity. Timepoint: Before and Immediately After the intervention. Method of measurement: mm/s , forceplate.;Center of Pressure Excursion. Timepoint: Before and Immediately After the intervention. Method of measurement: meter , Forceplate.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method