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Comparative study on the effect of Square Stepping Exercises versus Balance Ball Training on Balance and fear of fall among older adults

Not Applicable
Registration Number
CTRI/2022/10/046132
Lead Sponsor
Datta Meghe Institute OF medical Science
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

1.Age group of 60-70 years of both genders included.

2.MMSE score more than 23

Exclusion Criteria

1.Any musculoskeletal impairments, such as a recent fracture, joint replacement, significant pain, or muscular weakness in the past.

2.Any neurological illness causing balance problems, such as CVA or vestibular disorder, in the past.

3.Unstable cardiorepiratory condition which may interfere with training.

4.Any visual or auditory impairment.

5.Psychiatric illness.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1.Single-leg balance with eyes open and close (Static Balance) <br/ ><br> <br/ ><br>2.Time Up and Go Test (Dynamic Balance) <br/ ><br> <br/ ><br> 3.Fall Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I):Timepoint: All the outcome measures will be taken pre intervention i.e. on 1st day and post intervention i.e. after 6 th week.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
SF-36 ( Quality of life)Timepoint: Outcome measure will be taken pre intervention i.e. on 1st day and post intervention i.e. after 6 th week.
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