Comparison of Effects of Vestibular Visual Cues and Proprioception To Improve Postural Control in Elderly

Background/Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of vestibular visual cues and propriception to improve postural control in elderly.

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Key information

Conditions

Older Adults

Age range

55 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Binash afzal

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

About this study

RCT study was conducted. Fourty four healthy elderly volunteers aged from 65 years to 75 years were assigned to a group 1 (n=22) engaging in vestibular visual cues exercises and group 2 (n=22) engaging in proprioception exercises. Training sessions (~30 minutes each) occurred twice a week for consecutive six weeks. The following parameters were analyzed before and after training for both groups: Berg balance scale (BBS) and Clinical test of sensory organization and balance (CTSIB).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Ability to walk without any device or need of continuous physical assistance to support body weight or maintain balance.
Able to follow simple directions, for example, left, right, up, or down.
Either using visual aids.
Fakuda test for screening.
VOR reflex for screening

Exclusion criteria

• Presence of orthopedic problems.

Neurological disorders.
Psychological problems.
Cognitive issues.
People with severe visual issues
Participants with other medical complications.

Treatment and study plan

vestibular visual cues therapy

Other

Pelvic rolling to right and left with head movement and stop first on right side for 3 minutes. Do this exercise in front of the mirrorAnterior, posterior, left, and right rectilinear stimulation activities on a therapeutic ball. Anterior, posterior, left and right rectilinear

propriocetion exercise

Other

Alternate knee flexion-extension with extended trunk posture using both hands for support.
Hip and knee flexion-extension with swiss ball between the back and wall.
Hip raises lying with their back on the floor with both legs on the swiss ball. Upper limbs leaning on the floor to help with the exercises. then all exercise are perfomed on gym ball

Primary outcomes

Berg balance scale

Time frame: 2 months

The Berg Balance Scale (or BBS) is a widely used clinical test of a person's static and dynamic balance abilities, named after Katherine Berg, one of the developers. For functional balance tests, the BBS is generally considered to be the gold standard.[3]

The test takes 15-20 minutes and comprises a set of 14 simple balance related tasks, ranging from standing up from a sitting position, to standing on one foot. The degree of success in achieving each task is given a score of zero (unable) to four (independent), and the final measure is the sum of all of the scores
Clinical test of sensory organization and balance (CTSIB

Time frame: 2 months

nical Test of Sensory Interaction and Balance (CTSIB) is a tool that assesses a person's ability to use sensory inputs for balance. The original test included 6 conditions: (1) standing with eyes open on a firm surface, (2) standing with eyes closed on a firm surface, (3) standing with a visual conflict dome on a firm surface, (4)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2020
Primary completion: 2020
Study completion: 2020
First posted: Apr 1, 2021
Registry last updated: Apr 1, 2021

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