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Self-initiated Perturbation-based Training in Older Adults

RecruitingNAAges 60 Years - anyAllThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This is a single-blinded study. Participants will be randomly assigned to self-initiated perturbation-based balance training (SePBT) group or control (conventional balance training) group. Kinematic and Kinetic changes following SePBT group compared to control will be investigated.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Community-dwelling adults aged 60 years old or older * Able to communicate effectively in Cantonese or Mandarin * Able to walk independently on level ground for at least 30 minutes * Abbreviated Mental Test (Hong Kong version) scoresโ‰ฅ6 * Have fallen in the preceding year, have concerns about falling, or feel unsteady while walking or standing. Exclusion Criteria: * Uncorrected vision or hearing impairment * Osteoporosis * Have a historyof hip or knee replacement * Have musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, mental, or neurological disorders that preclude their participation in the assessment or intervention safety * Participating or planning to participate in another fall prevention program.
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What it tests

  • Self-initiated perturbation-based balance training
  • Conventional balance training
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Where

1 site
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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