The benefits of Baduanjin on the risk of falls and balance in the elderly
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Balance, lower limb strength and risks of falls among elderly peopleNot Applicable
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN15457910
- Lead Sponsor
- niversiti Sains Malaysia
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Ongoing
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 46
Inclusion Criteria
1. Male or female
2. Aged 60-75 years
3. Have normal cognitive ability and cognitive impairment as indicated by Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE) of <21
4. Not participating in other exercise intervention
Exclusion Criteria
1. Have any diseases associated with the nervous system
2. Have diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, peripheral vascular diseases, implanted electrical devices, non-ambulatory status and presence of systemic inflammatory arthritis
3. Have vestibular dysfunction
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Risk of falls assessed using the Morse Fall Scale at baseline, week 6, and week 13
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Balance function assessed using a single leg standing test at baseline, week 6 and week 13<br>2. Gait symmetry assessed using gait testing at baseline, week 6 and week 13<br>3. Knee extensor strength assessed using isometric muscle strength tester at baseline, week 6 and week 13