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A comparison of the 8-foot-up-and-go test with four-square step tests effectiveness in assessing dynamic balance in elderly individuals.

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Registration Number
CTRI/2024/02/062529
Lead Sponsor
Shweta Rajesh Nainani
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
0
Inclusion Criteria

Older adults of both genders that are functionally independent and are 60 years of age or above will be included.

Exclusion Criteria

Older adults having history of cardio vascular and recent surgeries, Sensory or neurological impairments, Any past history of neurological and musculoskeletal conditions of lower limb, Any other Diseases that might have an influence on balance or gait or Any problems that might impair the ability to communicate information about fall status and frequency will be excluded

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Four square step test <br/ ><br>8 Foot up and go testTimepoint: 1 time
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
ILTimepoint: NI
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