The Effect of Exercise Training Programs: Step and Stability Ball on Balance and Obstacle Avoidance in Older People

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center1 site in 1 country45 target enrollmentSeptember 2013

ConditionsAging

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Aging
Sponsor: Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Enrollment: 45
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Stability
Last Updated: 12 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

Individuals of advanced age undergo both physical and cognitive deterioration. The aim of this study is to explore the effect of two types of physical activity on stability parameters.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

September 2013

End Date

January 2014

Last Updated

12 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Age above 65
•Able to undergo physical activity for 45 minutes twice a week

Exclusion Criteria

•All Others

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Stability

Time Frame: 3 months

Stability will be measured with the following tests: Timed Get Up and Go , One Leg Stand Test, Functional Reach Test,Tinetti Balance both before and after the 8 week physical activity program and the difference will be compared.