The effect of corrective exercises on balance in hyperkyphotic elderly wome
Phase 2
- Conditions
- Balance in hyperkyphotic elderly women.Postural kyphosis
- Registration Number
- IRCT2014090319024N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Vice chancellor for research, Arak University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
Major exclusion criteria: geriatric patients with orthopedic disease in the last 5 years; diabetes; Alzheimer's; Parkinson's; cancer; visually impaired; heart problems limiting activity; The use of assistive devices (such as canes and walkers); weakness; fainting; dizziness; subjects with vestibular disorders; subjects with head injuries; people who were not able to perform the exercise protocol and procedures.
Major inclusion criteria: elderly women (60- 75 years old) who lived in Iran, Arak.
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Mobility. Timepoint: Pre and post test. Method of measurement: Time Up and Go Test.;Postural Stability. Timepoint: Pre and post test. Method of measurement: Turn 180 Test.;Balance. Timepoint: Pre and post test. Method of measurement: Berg Balance Scale.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Kyphosis Degree. Timepoint: Pre and post test. Method of measurement: Flexicurve ruler.