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Effects of Lower Extremity Functional Exercise Program and Neuromuscular Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Older Adults

The Effects of Lower Extremity Functional Exercise Program and Neuromuscular Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Muscle Strength, Muscle Thickness, Gait and Fall Risk in the Elderly


Sponsor

Biruni University

Enrollment

42 participants

Start Date

Oct 15, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the effects of lower extremity functional exercise program and neuromuscular electrical nerve stimulation on muscle thickness, muscle strength, gait and fall risk in the elderly.


Eligibility

Min Age: 65 YearsMax Age: 84 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

  • Relatively healthy older women aged 65-84 years
  • Individuals without neurological, orthopedic, systemic (cardiovascular) problems that would prevent them from performing the test
  • To have a score of 6 and above on the Hodkinson Abbreviated Mental Test
  • At least 90 points on the Barthel activities of daily living test
  • Ability to walk independently (with or without walking aids)
  • Living in a nursing home or in their own home

Exclusion Criteria5

  • Having a defined neurological (including vertigo), orthopedic, orthopedic, psychiatric, systemic (cardiovascular, cachectic due to malnutrition) disease that prevents walking and mobility
  • Being in the statin drug group
  • Diagnosis of sarcopenia
  • Having communication problems
  • Visual impairment (severe) or hearing impairment (severe)

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Interventions

OTHEREXERCISE TRAINING

PHYSIOTHERAPY PROGRAM

OTHERNMES

PHYSIOTHERAPY PROGRAM


Locations(1)

Faculty of Health Sciences in Biruni University

Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, Turkey (Türkiye)

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