Does the addition of a standing balance class to usual therapy improve balance, mobility and physical functioningamong rehabilitation inpatients?

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Balance; Mobility; Function; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000412932
• Lead Sponsor: Mr Daniel Treacy

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-04-20
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 162

Inclusion Criteria

1. Able to stand unaided independently for at least 30 seconds(supervision or standby assist is allowed but no ‘hands on’ assistance).
2. Able to participate in group therapy sessions with minimal supervision.
3. Admitted to the ward for physical rehabilitation

Exclusion Criteria

1. Unable to fully weight bear as ordered by a medical officer (i.e. non, partial or touch weight bearing status through one or both legs).
2. Have a medical condition precluding exercise, e.g. unstable cardiac disease, uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled metabolic diseases, large abdominal aortic aneurysm.
3. Have an identified multi-resistant organism infection or other infection that would pose a significant risk to others in a group setting (e.g. MRSA, VRE, TB).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary outcome is balance. Balance will be assessed by 5 balance tests; feet apart, feet side-by-side, semi-tandem (heel of one foot beside the big toe of the other foot), tandem (heel of one foot in front and touching the other foot), and single leg stance. Each test will be performed without aid or upper limb support and timed up to a maximum of 10 seconds. The total time summed from the 5 balance tests will form the primary measure.[Baseline, and at 2 weeks and 3 months after randomisation.]