Aquatic Verses Land Exercise to Decrease Fall Risk

Osteoporosis Clinical Trial

Official title: The Effect of Water Verses Land Exercise to Decrease Fall Risk in Older Women With Osteoporosis

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Compare the effect of aquatic,land and no exercise on fall risk factors in women diagnosed with osteoporosis

Clinical Trial Description

Background and Purpose: Fall prevention through exercise is an ongoing goal of researchers and clinicians. This study compared the effects of aquatic exercise (AE), land exercise (LE) and no exercise (NE) on fall risk factors. Subjects: Seventy-three women, 60 or older, with osteoporosis (OP). Method: Randomized clinical trial comparing balance, posture, strength, mobility, function, falls, and quality of life. Results: Significant differences (p<0.05) were found for participants’ ratings of global change (AE and LE > NE), tandem balance (AE > LE) and function (LE > AE). Joint pain and falls occurred more often during LE. Discussion and Conclusion: Participants experienced significant global improvement with both AE and LE. Less joint pain, reduced falls and improved balance were found in AE, however LE was more effective in improving functional ability at home. Clinicians should consider the individual’s specific impairments and risk factors when recommending exercise programs on land or in water. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Single Blind, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Osteoporosis

• NCT number: NCT00227071
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of Saskatchewan
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: September 1999
• Completion date: June 2002