Effectiveness of various physical trainings to reduce the risk of falls in people aged 65+

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Risk of falls; Advanced age people; Postural control disorders; Gait disturbance; Weakness of endurance; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620000247976
• Lead Sponsor: Academy of Physical Education

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-02-26
• Last Update Posted: 3 March 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

Patient eligibility for the experiment will be established by their physician as per the following criteria: 1) age from 65 to 85 years, 2) consent to participate in the research, 3) the result of the assessment of independence in everyday life according to the Barthel scale above 20 points, 4) the ability to move independently, 5) ability to understand and follow therapist's instructions.

Exclusion Criteria

1) Contraindications to physical training provided for in the study (including circulatory-respiratory failure, chronic heart failure, acute injuries and inflammation of the musculoskeletal system, lower limb endoprostheses less than 6 months after surgery); 2) Muscle and nervous system diseases affecting body balance disturbing body balance; 3) Eye defects uncorrected with glasses or contact lenses; 4) Rheumatoid diseases; 5) Imbalance resulting from ear, eye, and head and neck blood vessels.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Static body balance assessed on the stabilometric platform in a free posture with eyes open. The assessment will take into account, inter alia, the path length and the area of movement of the COP (center of foot pressure).[At baseline, week 12];Dynamic body balance assessed on the stabilometric platform during the test requiring the patient to intentionally and controlled movement of the center of body gravity in different directions. The assessment will take into account, inter alia, the path length and the area of movement of the COP.[At baseline, week 12];Quality of gait - a composite primary outcome. <br>The assessment will be carried out on a treadmill. <br>A comprehensive assessment of gait quality will be made including: length and width of the steps, duration of the support and swing phases, number of steps per minute (cadence) and gait speed.[At beaseline, week 12]