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Clinical Trials/IRCT20210505051181N4
IRCT20210505051181N4
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The effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques in comparison with aerobic exercises on functional balance, fear of falling and quality of life in elderly-a randomized controlled trial

Iran University of Medical Sciences0 sites58 target enrollmentTBD

Overview

Phase
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Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Not specified
Sponsor
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Enrollment
58
Status
Recruiting
Last Updated
3 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
TBD
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
3 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
All

Investigators

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • People over 60 years old
  • Mini\-Mental state examination score \=24
  • Not to use assistive devices during walking
  • The ability to stand without assistive device
  • Absence of any physical and movement restrictions in pelvic, hip and knee joints to participate in exercises and tests
  • Ability to exercise for 30 min
  • Walking 30 m or more without assistance
  • Literate people
  • Berg test score between 21 to 48

Exclusion Criteria

  • Neuromusculoskeletal disease, Severe and mobility limiting arthritis, Ankle surgery and instability, Lower limb nerve injury (neuropathy), Back and lower limb injury (symptoms within the last 6 months), Structural deficit, History of lower limb fracture within the last 10 years, Severe osteoporosis
  • Neurological deficit, Psychological disease, Anticonvulsant drug use, Dementia, Sedative use
  • General medical problem, Neuropathy according to diabetes, Renal and liver disease, Current acute illness or pain, Cancer and autoimmune disease
  • Neurovestibular (vestibular) disease
  • Unstable or ongoing cardiovascular/respiratory disorders
  • Hearing loss (do not use hearing aids) and visual impairment (cannot see)
  • Frequent performance of PNF in the past

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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