Comparative Evaluation of Balancing and Strengthening Exercises on Balance, Fear of Falls, Functional Performance and Quality OF Life in Older Adults

This study is a randomized, single-blinded, parallel group, active controlled trial conducted at the Department of Physiotherapy, Integral University, Lucknow. Seventy-five older adults will be randomly allocated into balancing exercise, strengthening exercise and control groups. The intervention will be given for 6 weeks, three sessions per week. Outcome measures include Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go Test, Fall Efficacy Scale-International and WHOQOL-BREF, assessed at baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks. The study aims to compare the effectiveness of balancing and strengthening exercises on balance, fear of fall, functional performance and quality of life in older adults.