NCT07150364

Comparison of Square Stepping Exercise and Wobble Board Exercise in Elderly Population

Comparison of Square Stepping Exercise and Wobble Board Exercise on Cognition, Balance and Fall Risk in Elderly Population

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 38 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Cognitive decline and balance issues are key contributors to falls. Square Stepping Exercise (SSE) and Wobble Board Exercise (WBE) both are the promising forms of balance training. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare these two exercises to determine their effects on cognition, balance, and fall risk in elderly population.

Detailed description

The study in 2016 described the effects of square stepping exercises versus traditional balance exercises on improving balance and reducing fear of falling in the elderly. The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and Fall Efficacy Scale (FES) were used for assessments. Both groups showed significant improvements in BBS and TUG scores (p\<0.0001), but the square stepping exercise group demonstrated more significant gains. The study concluded that square stepping exercises were more effective in enhancing balance and reducing fear of falling compared to traditional balance exercises.This study addresses a notable gap in existing literature by comparing the effects of Square Stepping Exercise and Wobble Board Exercise in improving cognition, balance, and fall risk among the elderly. While both exercises have been recognized individually for their benefits, but their comparative effectiveness remains understudied. By focusing on this comparison, this study aim is to fill this gap and offer valuable insights into the most effective intervention for enhancing functional independence and promoting healthy aging.

Conditions

• Elderly Population

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Square Stepping Exercise	5 days per week for 6 weeks. 30 minutes per session with appropriate rest interval in between.
OTHER	Wobble Board Exercise	5 days per week for 6 weeks. 30 minutes per session with appropriate rest interval in between.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-11-17
• Primary completion: 2025-11-30
• Completion: 2026-01-30
• First posted: 2025-09-02
• Last updated: 2025-09-02

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan