CompletedNot Applicable

PNFand Perturbations Based Exercises on Balance Training in Elder Population

Pakistan20 participantsStarted 2021-06-26

Plain-language summary

To compare the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques and perturbation-based balance training on risk of falls and quality of life in elderly population.65 to 85 years old age both male and female participants experienced fall greater than1 time in last 1 year is included in this study.Two groups in this study group A will receive proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques and group B will receive pertubations based balance training.berg balance scale,time up and go test quality of life scale and Modified John Hopkins Fall Risk Assessment Tool will be used for pre and post assessment.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 65 years - 85 years of age * Gender: Both Male and Female * Participants experienced fall \>1 time in last 1 year. * Patients should stand independently without upper limb support for \>30s. * Participants should tolerate at least 10 postural perturbations. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with body weight \> 100kgs. * Participants with lower extremity amputation. * Severe osteoporosis * Having recent illness, surgery, cognitive impairment or another neurological deficit.

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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?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
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5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
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: week 6

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05086211

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-08-15

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