Monitoring Combined Effect of Balance and Strengthening Exercises on Static and Dynamic Balance in Elderly Populations

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age50-70
SponsorSouth Valley University

About this trial

The purpose of training is to evoke improvements in reactive balance, then the training program may be associated with all postural control systems, including the musculoskeletal system, the cognitive system, as well as the somatosensory feedback system, while challenging the body in different environmental situations and unexpected perturbations

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

geriatrics balance disturbance with high risk falling

osteoporosis

vestibular age related changes

female post-menopausal based on history

Disqualifiers

Hiatus hernia

Substantial gastro-esophageal reflux

Acute cardiac events

Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • 1-Balance Exercises A- Standing with a decreased base B- Graded reaching in standing C- Stepping in different directions D- Walking practice 2-Strength and Balance Exercises A- Sit-to-stand B- Heel r

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators