Assessment of Postural Control and Balance in the Older Adult

Summary

A randomised clinical trial is proposed, using a probabilistic allocation design to ensure an equitable distribution of participants between the different intervention and control groups, minimising bias and increasing the internal validity of the results.

The trial foresees the voluntary participation of a total of 60 subjects, selected on the basis of previously established criteria and meeting specific characteristics criteria previously established and who meet the specific characteristics required for the study. The distribution of the participants in the clinical trial will be structured into three groups with characteristics and specific objectives, among which the following groups are highlighted:

* Group 1 (G1) or control: This group will be composed of 20 participants who will not receive any specific intervention related to gerontogymnastics or occupational therapy programmes designed from occupational therapy.
* Group 2 (G2) or experimental with gerontogymnastics: this group will be made up of 20 participants who will receive exclusively an intervention based on gerontogymnastics.

This programme will include a series of exercises adapted to the needs of the older adult population, with an emphasis on population, with emphasis on improving balance, muscle strength, flexibility and motor coordination.

Group 3 (G3) or experimental: will be composed of 20 participants who will receive a combined intervention. This will consist of a gerontogymnastics programme, mentioned above, merged with a specific occupational therapy plan, in which exercises such as:

* Unipodal stability
* Gait re-education
* Muscle strength
* Stationary gait

Conditions

• Older Adult
• Balance Assessment
• Older Adults, Balance
• Postural Balance

Interventions

OTHER

Experimental Group

specific intervention programme in the experimental group, which will be carried out over a period of 6 weeks, with a total of 12 scheduled sessions of 45 minutes each. The programme will be aimed at improving various functional capacities, through specifically designed exercises, including: * Unipodal stability: Exercises focused on strengthening balance by maintaining a posture on one foot, which is key to preventing falls and improving postural stability. * Gait re-education: Activities aimed at correcting and adjusting gait technique, promoting an efficient and safe movement pattern. * Muscle strength: Exercises aimed at muscle strengthening, especially in the lower limbs, to increase endurance and stability during daily activities. * Stationary walking: Practices that simulate stationary walking, improving cardiovascular endurance and motor coordination.

OTHER

Active comparator Group

which will be carried out over a period of 6 weeks, with a total of 12 scheduled sessions of 45 minutes each. Participants who will exclusively receive an intervention based on gerontogymnastics. This programme will include a series of exercises adapted to the needs of the older adult population, with an emphasis on improving balance, muscle strength, flexibility and motor coordination. These include: * Shoulder raises * Hip flexion * Knee flexion * Trunk rotations * Ankle dorsiflexion

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Extremadura

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

65 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2025-02-17

Primary Completion

2025-02-17

Completion

2025-04-30

Countries

• Spain

Study Locations