Effect of Biofeedback Activation on Balance in Osteoporotic Elderly
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65-75
SponsorMohamed Said Alsafy Alhamrawy
About this trial
This study aimed to investigate the effect of gluteus medius activation using electromyography (EMG) biofeedback combined with balance training on balance, physical performance, gluteus medius muscle activity, and quality of life in osteoporotic elderly patients.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Sixty patients of both sexes were diagnosed with osteoporosis confirmed by bone density test through Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan (A T-score equal to or less than - 2.5) (Sheu and Diamond, 2016).
Their age ranged between 65 - 75 years.
Their BMI ranged between 25 - 29.9 kg/m2.
They had good mentality and cognitive function.
Disqualifiers
Patients with endocrine disorders likely to be related to metabolic bone disease, such as premature ovarian failure, hypogonadism, untreated hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, adrenal insufficiency or Cushing's syndrome.
Patients with active contagious skin conditions.
Patients with implant devices such as pacemaker or electrical prosthesis.
Any cardiopulmonary disorders.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback
- Balance training
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Mohamed Said Alsafy Alhamrawy
Lead sponsor
Cairo University
Sponsor institution
Source ClinicalTrials.gov