Effect of Postural Stability System Comparison to Nintendo Wii Fit Balance Training on Fall Risk and Postural Stability in Elderly

Foundation University Islamabad

Status: Completed

Conditions: Balance; Postural Stability; Fall Risk; Elderly

Treatments: Procedure: nintendo Wii fit balance training; Procedure: Biodex balance system

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06978517

FUI/CTR/2024/73

Details and patient eligibility

About

Human balance is a complex multidimensional concept related to postural control, and it refers essentially to the ability to maintain a posture (e.g., sitting or standing), move between postures, and not fall when reacting to an external disturbance. One-third to one-half of the population over age 65 reports some difficulty with balance or ambulation .Because of the high incidence of balance and mobility disorders in older adults, interventions are necessary that optimize the performance of balance- and mobility-related activities older adults .

The aim of the current study will benefit clinicians and physiotherapists as it provide an insight to the benefits of balance training. The practical application of balance training will provide neurological advantages tothe geriatric population to allow lesser fall risk and postural instability.

The study will be a non-blinded randomized control trial, consisting of two groups. Study will be conducted over 1 year. Subjects will be selected via a non-probability purposive sampling technique using a coin toss method, followed by randomization into two groups (A and B). Ethical approval will be obtained from the ERC FUMC. One group will receive Nintendo Wii Fit balance training while the second group will receive postural stability system training over 8 weeks. Baseline tests will be performed before and after the intervention for balance, postural stability, and sensory integration. Data will be entered and analyzed on SPSS version 22.

Enrollment: 30 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 55+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Age 55years and above
• Males and females both
• Berg balance scale score 21-40
• TUG in less than 20 sec

Exclusion criteria

• Use of a wheelchair or walker.
• Any diagnosed neurological condition.
• Any severe musculoskeletal condition.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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30 participants in 2 patient groups

Biodex balance system

Experimental group

Description:

It includes the following techniques for training: weight shift training, limits of stability, and weight training techniques It includes 15 participants and includes warm-up and cool-down period

Treatment:

Procedure: Biodex balance system

Nintendo Wii fit

Active Comparator group

Description:

Nintendo Wii Fit Balance Training, which includesthe following games: * table tilt * ski slalom * Penguin slide * Tightrope walk * Soccer heading * Balance bubble It includes 15 participants and playing each game for 10 minutes

Treatment:

Procedure: nintendo Wii fit balance training