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A Clinical Trial to Study the Effect of Chair Suryanamskar with Strength Training on Fitness to Perform Daily Activities in Physically Weak Older Adults

Not Applicable
Registration Number
CTRI/2021/03/032277
Lead Sponsor
itin Suhas Nikhade
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Open to Recruitment
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
0
Inclusion Criteria

1. Frail older adults with Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) score between 4 to 9

2. Fit to do the exercises as determined by the Physical Activity Readiness-Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

Exclusion Criteria

1.Those who exercise regularly or involved in recreational activity

2.Unstable coronary heart disease (CHD)

3.Uncontrolled hypertension (�160/100 mm Hg)

4.Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus ( > 250 mg/dl)

5.Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

6.Severe balance and mobility problems

7.Prolapsed inter vertebral disc or disc herniation

8.Rotator cuff injuries

9.Diagnosed osteoporosis

10.Any Neurological involvement such as Stroke, Parkinsonism etc.

11.Recent upper limb, lower limb or spinal fractures

12.Recent hip and/or knee replacement surgeries

13.Severe cognitive problem

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Functional/Senior Fitness Test (30 second chair stand test, Arm curl test, Chair sit and reach test, Back scratch test, 8 foot up and go test, 2 minute step test)Timepoint: Baseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
FrailtyTimepoint: Baseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks
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