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