Effect of Strength and Flexibility Training With Elastic Band on Gait Pattern and Functional Ability in the Elderly
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 107
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Computerized balance evaluation
研究概览
简要总结
Accidental falls result in major physical and psychological morbidity in the elderly. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of lower-limb strength and flexibility program, which is analyzed under the control of other risk factors, on preventing falls and fall-related injuries in the community-dwelling elderly.
详细描述
To estimate the effect of strength and flexibility training with elastic band on community-dwelling elderly gait, balance, and functional performance. All subjects received a home exercise program with low resistance elastic band training. All subjects were assessed for functional assessment, balance and gait analysis at initial and after training.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Prevention
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 65 Years 至 —（Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •elder living in community
- •age > 65 years old
排除标准
- •no walking ability before fall
- •conscious change or disease induce fall
- •impaired cognition
研究组 & 干预措施
Theraband with strengthening and stretching exercise
All subjects were received theraband exercises (strengthening and stretching), and then compare the measured outcomes between groups.
干预措施: Theraband with strengthening and stretching exercise (Behavioral)
结局指标
主要结局
Computerized balance evaluation
时间窗: after 3 months intervention
computerized balance and gait evaluation by a posturography and gait analysis system
次要结局
- improve in functional activity(after 3 months intervention)
研究者
Ta-Sen Wei,MD
Director, Physical Medical and Rehabilitation, Principal Investigator, Clinical Professor
Changhua Christian Hospital