NCT04824196

Comparison of Effects of Vestibular Visual Cues and Proprioception To Improve Postural Control in Elderly

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 44 (actual)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 55 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Background/Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of vestibular visual cues and propriception to improve postural control in elderly.

Detailed description

RCT study was conducted. Fourty four healthy elderly volunteers aged from 65 years to 75 years were assigned to a group 1 (n=22) engaging in vestibular visual cues exercises and group 2 (n=22) engaging in proprioception exercises. Training sessions (\~30 minutes each) occurred twice a week for consecutive six weeks. The following parameters were analyzed before and after training for both groups: Berg balance scale (BBS) and Clinical test of sensory organization and balance (CTSIB).

Conditions

• Older Adults

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	vestibular visual cues therapy	Pelvic rolling to right and left with head movement and stop first on right side for 3 minutes. Do this exercise in front of the mirrorAnterior, posterior, left, and right rectilinear stimulation activities on a therapeutic ball. Anterior, posterior, left and right rectilinear
OTHER	propriocetion exercise	1. Alternate knee flexion-extension with extended trunk posture using both hands for support. 2. Hip and knee flexion-extension with swiss ball between the back and wall. 3. Hip raises lying with their back on the floor with both legs on the swiss ball. Upper limbs leaning on the floor to help with the exercises. then all exercise are perfomed on gym ball

Timeline

• Start date: 2020-03-15
• Primary completion: 2020-11-20
• Completion: 2020-12-30
• First posted: 2021-04-01
• Last updated: 2021-04-01

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan