Effects of Exercise Poles on Older Adults During Exercise Walking

This study uses a patented type of exercise poles, developed to assist runners rehabilitating from lower body injuries. These poles may offer older adults improved stability, reduced fear of falling, and lessened lower body pain when exercise walking.

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Key information

Conditions

Movement Disorders Aging Central Nervous System Diseases Nervous System Diseases

Age range

65 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1 / Phase 2

Primary location

School of Physical Education, Biomechanics Lab

Muncie, Indiana, 47306, United States

About this study

Phase 1 (being concluded as of Feb 2002) used 18 older adults to investigate prototype versions of the running poles. Preliminary results, after 3 months of testing, indicate the poles are safe and effective. Phase 2 will use improved versions of the poles, which are currently in development, with a group of around 125-150 subjects over a longer length of time (12 months). Changes in walking gait quality, balance, strength, body composition, exercise adherence, and subjective perceptions of wellness will be assessed before, during, and after the 12 month exercise session.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Age 65-80
Normal gait

Exclusion criteria

Inability to walk continuously for 5 minutes
Contraindication from a personal physician
Height over 6'2" or weight over 200 lbs (due to limitations of existing pole design)
Mild to severe cognitive impairment

Treatment and study plan

Exercise poles

Device

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

Nih

Collaborators

Ball State University

Registry information

Official study title

Impact of Running Poles on Older Adult Exercise Walking

Important dates

Study start: 2001
Primary completion: 2007
Study completion: 2007
First posted: May 17, 2002
Registry last updated: Apr 9, 2009

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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