RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06476743

Comparative Effects of Sensory Integration Therapy and Balance Board Training in Community Dwelling Older Adults

Comparative Effects of Sensory Integration Therapy and Balance Board Training on Balance, Postural Stability, Functional Mobility and Risk of Fall in Community Dwelling Older Adults

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

58 participants

Start Date

Feb 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Geriatrics

Summary

Balance plays a significant role in stability and walking and it's essential for improving the quality of life and functional autonomy while reducing the risk of falling. This research intends to shed light on the advantages of sensory integration therapy and balance board training because it is important to addressing the issues related to ageing and their possible effects.

Eligibility

Min Age: 60 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

Should be living independently (FIM 108-126).
No history of lower limb injury in the 1 year prior to the study.
Individuals with MMSE score greater than or equal to 24.
Individuals with BBS score 41-56.

Exclusion Criteria4

Individuals with recent cardiac or neurological changes in medical status.
Individuals with recent surgical procedures within the last 6 months will not include in the study.
Individuals with the presence of inner ear problems, dizziness, long-term medication.
A history of injury within 1 year before the study.

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Interventions

OTHERSensory Integration Therapy

This group will receive sensory integration therapy for 30 minutes along with routine physical therapy treatment (warm up exercises and Stretching exercises (hamstrings, quadriceps, and calf muscles) for 15 minutes per session for 3 days a week for 8 week.

OTHERBalance Board Training

This group will receive balance board training for 30 minutes along with routine physical therapy treatment (warm up exercises and Stretching exercises (hamstrings, quadriceps, and calf muscles) for 15 minutes per session for 3 days a week.