Effect of functional electrical stimulation of ankle muscles in standing positions on postural stability in elderly adults
Not Applicable
Recruiting
- Conditions
- elderly
- Registration Number
- TCTR20190108003
- Lead Sponsor
- Research Institute of Rangsit University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 36
Inclusion Criteria
- healthy elderly volunteers
- can walk independently with and without walking aids
- good communication
- good cognitive function (MMSE > 22 points)
Exclusion Criteria
-any neurological problems
-any musculoskeletal problems which could have and effect on balance
-visual problems that cannot be correct by lenses
-vestibular disorder
-having fall history within ุ6 months before training
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method postural sway Before and after 4 weeks training period Lord sway meter
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method physical performance Before and after 4 weeks training period Short Physical Performance Battery