The Effects of Lower Body Resistance Training on Balance and Fall Prevention in the Elderly
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Fall Prevention
- Registration Number
- NCT01178970
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
- Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to prevent falls related to poor lower body strength adn balance in the elderly.
- Detailed Description
The purpose of the study is to determine the effects of a structured lower body resistance training program on balance in an elderly population. Our hypothesis is that elderly adults will improve their balance following a structured lower body strength training program compared to those who do not engage in a lower body strength training program.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 25
Inclusion Criteria
- Healthy male and female adults 65 or older with physician consent to participate
Exclusion Criteria
- Unable to obtain physician consent to participate
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Balance improvement 8 weeks Measured by:
Postural orthostatic hypotension test-blood pressure taken while sitting and standing.
Balanced test with Biodex Balance System SD-a person's ability to maintain balance on an unstable surface.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
OU-Tulsa Family Medicine Clinic
🇺🇸Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States