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Lower-limb Strength and Flexibility Program on Prevention of Falls in the Community-dwelling Elderly

Accidental Falls Clinical Trial

Official title:
Effect of Strength and Flexibility Training With Elastic Band on Gait Pattern and Functional Ability in the Elderly

Clinical Trial Summary

Accidental falls result in major physical and psychological morbidity in the elderly. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of lower-limb strength and flexibility program, which is analyzed under the control of other risk factors, on preventing falls and fall-related injuries in the community-dwelling elderly.

Clinical Trial Description

To estimate the effect of strength and flexibility training with elastic band on community-dwelling elderly gait, balance, and functional performance. All subjects received a home exercise program with low resistance elastic band training. All subjects were assessed for functional assessment, balance and gait analysis at initial and after training. ;

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Clinical Trial Details
NCT number NCT01830634
Study type Interventional
Source Changhua Christian Hospital
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date June 2005
Completion date July 2006
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