Effects of Water Therapy on risk of falls in older people

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Aged; Sedantary lifestyle; Comprehensive health care; M01.060.116.100; F01.829.458.705; N04.590.233

• Registration Number: RBR-48z4vp
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-07-03
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Ability to walk alone; reported initial availability of attending the training twice a week; not being engaged for five or more times per week in one or more of the activities walking, running, cycling, swimming, aerobic exercise, dancing, gardening or weight lifting.

Exclusion Criteria

Any cardiovascular or infectious disease present in the list of the absolute contraindications described in the Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination; score in the Mental State Mini-exam below the cut-off point designated by level of schooling minus one standard deviation; to present a motor sequelae of stroke and neurological diseases that interfere with cognition or mobility; urinary incontinence; open wounds; sensitivity to chemicals used in swimming pool; severe and uncorrected audiovisual disturbance that makes communication difficult during the tests.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified