Efficacy of Education With Balance Exercise in Improving Balance and Reducing the Fear of Falls in Elderly

The aim of the study was to evaluate the Efficacy of Education With Balance Exercise in Reducing Fear of Falls in Elderly Population . In the present study the educational program along with balance training was delivered to group A, (Experimental group) and only Balance training was delivered to group B, (Control group) for 6 weeks for 1 hr duration once weekly. Education program included education about the risk factors of falls such as environmental hazards, importance of good nutrition, use of stick while walking, avoiding slippery surfaces. Balance training consists of stance activities and balance exercise program. The outcome measures for this intervention were Activities specific balance confidence scale and berg balance scale.

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Key information

Conditions

Distorted; Balance

Age range

60 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Present study was an experimental design. A total of 60 elderly subjects were selected as per the selection criteria and they were randomly allocated in two equal groups i.e.Group A- (Experimental Group)- Balance Exercises and Education Program Group B - (Control Group) - Balance exercises.procedure of study was explained to each subject and written consent was taken from them.

Aim:

The aim of the study was to evaluate the Efficacy of Education With Balance Exercise in Reducing Fear of Falls in Elderly Population .

Materials and Methods In the present study the educational program along with balance training was delivered to group A, (Experimental group) and only Balance training was delivered to group B, (Control group) for 6 weeks for 1 hr duration once weekly. Education program included education about the risk factors of falls such as environmental hazards, importance of good nutrition, use of stick while walking, avoiding slippery surfaces. Balance training consists of stance activities and balance exercise program. The outcome measures for this intervention were Activities specific balance confidence scale and berg balance scale.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Elderly
Both males and females were included in the study.
Individuals with Mini Mental Status Examination score >23.
History of falls in last 6 months

Exclusion criteria

Any musculoskeletal disorder
Any visual deficit
Any systemic disease
Any Neurological Disorder
Any Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorder
Now cooperative Individuals
Any Psychological disorder

Treatment and study plan

GROUP A education programme as well as balance training exercises

Device

Group A received education programme as well as balance training exercises.The intervention group attended one-hour training classes once a week for 6 consecutive weeks. The classes involved both lectures and discussions and were guided through with handouts and worksheets. Each session began by giving a summary of the previous session and continued with the main topic of the session. The intervention program also engaged the participants in discussions about their concerns regarding falling and on topics pertaining to identifying and reducing the risk factors of falls, including environmental hazards in and out of the house

GROUP B on-platform training

Other

on-platform training was performed while standing and while sitting on a 22-inch therapeutic ball, 1 eyes open or closed 2 normal or reduced area of foot support 3 on foam or floor 4 with or without manual p

Other names: BALANCE TRAINING

Primary outcomes

BERG BALANCE SCALE

Time frame: 6 weeks

Secondary outcomes

ACTIVITY BALANCE CONFIDENCE SCALE

Time frame: 6 WEEKS

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University)

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2013
Primary completion: 2013
Study completion: 2014
First posted: Jan 8, 2015
Registry last updated: Jan 8, 2015

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