Otago and Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises on Strength, Fall Risk and Functional Mobility on Elderly.

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65-80
SponsorRiphah International University

About this trial

The objective of the study is to determine the comparative effects of Otago Exercise Program and Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises on strength, fall risk and functional mobility on elderly. This study would include total 56 participants which would be divided into two groups, 28 each. Convenience Sampling will be used and randomly assigned into two groups through sealed envelope method. Intervention Group A received Otago Exercise Program and Group B received Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises. Both groups received intervention for 45 minutes per session, 3 times a week, and for a total of 8 weeks. Assessment was done at the baseline, after 4 weeks and after 8 weeks.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Individuals aged 65 and older.

Both males and females.

Individuals have a score on BBS (21-40)

Willingness to participate

Disqualifiers

Individuals with Severe Cognitive Impairment that would impede understanding and following exercise instructions.

Individuals having Conditions that contraindicate exercise. (e.g. severe cardiovascular disease)

Individuals with psychiatric disorders and malignancies.

Individuals Aged less than 65 years.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Otago exercise program
  • Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises

Treatment groups

56 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups