The Effects of Static Versus Dynamic Exercises on Balance and Activity Balance Confidence In The Elderly Population With Locomotive Syndrome

University of Faisalabad

Status: Completed

Conditions: Locomotive Syndrome

Treatments: Procedure: (Dynamic Exercises Group; Procedure: Static Exercise Intervention

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07104747

TUF/PB/33/1026/33

Details and patient eligibility

About

This research aimed to explore the comparative effects of static and dynamic balance training on postural stability and activity-specific balance confidence among elderly individuals diagnosed with locomotive syndrome. A single-blinded, randomized clinical trial was conducted at a shelter home, where thirty participants between the ages of 60 and 75 were randomly assigned to two intervention groups. One group received static balance exercises, while the other group engaged in dynamic balance training. Both interventions were delivered three times per week over a six-week period. Standardized assessment tools, including the Y-Balance Test and the Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale, were used to evaluate outcomes related to balance and self- perceived confidence in performing daily activities. The study was designed to determine the more effective approach for enhancing mobility and promoting independence in the elderly population affected by locomotive syndrome.

Enrollment: 30 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 60 to 75 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Able to walk independently People with locomotive syndrome Can be able to perform exercise and listen to the therapist

Exclusion criteria

• Any mental illness Any systemic Illness

Trial design

Primary purpose: Prevention

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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30 participants in 2 patient groups

Static Exercise Intervention

Experimental group

Description:

Participants performed static balance exercises three times per week for six weeks, progressing in difficulty over time. In weeks 1-2, exercises were performed with support and included tandem standing, standing on a balance cushion, lunges with hand support, and one-leg stands. In weeks 3-4, the same exercises were done without support, and in weeks 5-6, they were performed with eyes closed to increase sensory challenge. Exercise duration progressed from 3 sets of 60 seconds to 5 sets of 90 seconds, and finally 7 sets of 120 seconds per movement.

Treatment:

Procedure: Static Exercise Intervention

Dynamic Exercise Intervention

Active Comparator group

Description:

This group engaged in dynamic balance exercises, also three times weekly for six weeks, with progressive complexity. Initial sessions (weeks 1-2) included walking with obstacles,tandem walking with support, small-step lunges, and supported step-ups.Weeks 3-4 incorporated cognitive elements and increased difficulty,while weeks 5-6 introduced sensory challenges like walking with eyes closed. Repetitions increased from 3sets of 60 seconds to 7 sets of 120 seconds, aligning with the progression in task complexity.

Treatment:

Procedure: (Dynamic Exercises Group