Effects of Otago and Frenkel's Exercises on Strengthening of Antigravity Muscles in Parkinson's Disease.

University of Lahore

Status: Completed

Conditions: Parkinson

Treatments: Behavioral: Frenkels exercise; Behavioral: Otago exercises

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07277699

UOL/IREB/25/09/0051

uol (Other Identifier)

Details and patient eligibility

About

Using both Otago and Frenkel's exercises offers complementary benefits building muscle strength and refining coordination in anti-gravity muscles making daily activities safer and more fluid for people with Parkinson's.

Full description

Combining Otago and Frenkel's exercises can slow functional decline, reduce falls, and improve quality of life for Parkinson's patients. These programs empower patients and families by promoting active participation in care rather than relying only on medications. Early introduction, guided by physiotherapists, gives the best outcomes helping patients stay mobile, confident, and independent for longer.

Enrollment: 40 patients

Sex: All

Ages: Under 75 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Patient diagnosed with parkinsons disease using the Hoehn and Yahr scale
2. Patient age 55-75.
3. Both male and female.
4. Able to walk independently.
5. Willing and ability to provide information consent to participate in study. -

Exclusion criteria

1. Presence of other neurological condition(stroke, multiple sclerosis).
2. severe cardiovascular disease.
3. major psychiatric disorder.
4. currently participating in other study.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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40 participants in 2 patient groups

Otago Exercise Program

Experimental group

Description:

20 Participants in this arm will undergo a combined exercise program consisting of the Otago Exercise Program (OEP) and conventional Physiotherapy. The intervention is designed to strengthen antigravity muscles (hip, knee, and trunk extensors), improve balance, coordination, and functional mobility, and reduce fall risk in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Otago exercises

Frenkel's Exercise Program

Experimental group

Description:

20 Participants in this arm will under go Frenkel's Exercises program and conventional physiotherapy. This intervention help Parkinsons patient by improving coordination, balance and enhance motor learning and confidence

Treatment:

Behavioral: Frenkels exercise