The Effects of Lower Body Resistance Training on Balance and Fall Prevention in the Elderly

The aim of the study is to prevent falls related to poor lower body strength adn balance in the elderly.

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Key information

Conditions

Fall Prevention

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

OU-Tulsa Family Medicine Clinic

Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74120, United States

About this study

The purpose of the study is to determine the effects of a structured lower body resistance training program on balance in an elderly population. Our hypothesis is that elderly adults will improve their balance following a structured lower body strength training program compared to those who do not engage in a lower body strength training program.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Healthy male and female adults 65 or older with physician consent to participate

Exclusion criteria

Unable to obtain physician consent to participate

Treatment and study plan

Resistance training

Behavioral

Primary outcomes

Balance improvement

Time frame: 8 weeks

Measured by:

Postural orthostatic hypotension test-blood pressure taken while sitting and standing.

Balanced test with Biodex Balance System SD-a person's ability to maintain balance on an unstable surface.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Oklahoma

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Aug 10, 2010
Registry last updated: Aug 10, 2010

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