CompletedNot Applicable

Yang Style Tai Chi Exercises Combined With Mental Imagery Training On Balance and Fall Prevention in Older Adults

Pakistan60 participantsStarted 2021-01-01

Plain-language summary

Aging process and the chronic diseases that affect older adults lead to balance disorders, which makes these individuals more susceptible to falls. However, currently there is no evidence available to support effects of Yang Style Tai Chi exercises combined with mental imagery training on balance and fall prevention in older adults. Because separately Tai Chi training techniques having good effects according to evidence .So in this study we will be find out the effects of Tai chi with mental imagery training for the selection of most appropriate treatment method.

Who can participate

Age range

60 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age above 60 * Be referred for a fall problem. * Be identified as being at high risk for a fall on the initial medical assessment (Berg balance scale less than 40/56and at least one accidental fall in the previous 6 month * Be mentally able to take in an exercise program as assessed with the final SMMSE score is a sum of the 12 items, and can range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 30. The SMMSE can be adjusted for non-cognitive disabilities. Exclusion Criteria: * Declared unfit for physical activities following medical assessment. * Present a mental or physical condition incompatible with physical activity.

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Berg Balance Scale:

Timeframe: Change from Baseline , balance to 4Weeks, 8 weeks

Fall efficacy Scale

Timeframe: Change from Baseline , balance and fall prevention to 4Weeks, 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04766112

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-04-30

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