Comparison of Effects of Vestibular Visual Cues and Proprioception To Improve Postural Control in Elderly

Riphah International University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Older Adults

Treatments: Other: vestibular visual cues therapy; Other: propriocetion exercise

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT04824196

REC/Lhr/20/2040 Hafsa Mustafah

Details and patient eligibility

About

Background/Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of vestibular visual cues and propriception to improve postural control in elderly.

Full description

RCT study was conducted. Fourty four healthy elderly volunteers aged from 65 years to 75 years were assigned to a group 1 (n=22) engaging in vestibular visual cues exercises and group 2 (n=22) engaging in proprioception exercises. Training sessions (~30 minutes each) occurred twice a week for consecutive six weeks. The following parameters were analyzed before and after training for both groups: Berg balance scale (BBS) and Clinical test of sensory organization and balance (CTSIB).

Enrollment: 44 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 55 to 75 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Ability to walk without any device or need of continuous physical assistance to support body weight or maintain balance.
• Able to follow simple directions, for example, left, right, up, or down.
• Either using visual aids.
• Fakuda test for screening.
• VOR reflex for screening

Exclusion criteria

• • Presence of orthopedic problems.

  • Neurological disorders.
  • Psychological problems.
  • Cognitive issues.
  • People with severe visual issues
  • Participants with other medical complications.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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44 participants in 2 patient groups

vestibular visual cues therapy

Experimental group

Description:

Pelvic rolling to right and left with head movement and stop first on right side for 3 minutes. Do this exercise in front of the mirror.Anterior, posterior, left, and right rectilinear stimulation activities on a therapeutic ball. Anterior, posterior, left and right rectilinear movements were performed for five minutes

Treatment:

Other: vestibular visual cues therapy

propriocetion therapy

Active Comparator group

Description:

Alternate knee flexion-extension with extended trunk posture using both hands for support. Hip and knee flexion-extension with swiss ball between the back and wall. Hip aises lying with their back on the floor with both legs on the swiss ball. Upper limbs leaning on the floor to help with the exercises. then perform all exercise on gym ball

Treatment:

Other: propriocetion exercise