Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Training Older Adults in Tai Chi and Compensatory Stepping on Balance Control
Lead Sponsor:
Wilfrid Laurier University
Conditions:
Accidental Falls
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
For the duration of 10 weeks, participants will be asked to maintain their current levels of physical activity and to take part in three testing sessions over the course of 10 weeks. Objective and sub...
Detailed Description
The main purpose of my research is to explore the benefits of a 10 week Tai Chi and compensatory stepping training program on balance control among older adults by examining static and dynamic postura...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- \- age 65+
Exclusion
- paralysis
- epilepsy
- cerebral palsy
- multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson's disease
- stroke
- any other neurological disorder
- diabetes
- vision problem other than corrective glasses
- cataract surgery
- a balance or coordination problem
- an inner ear disorder
- hearing problems
- constant ringing in your ears
- ear surgery
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
22 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02188524
Start Date
April 1 2014
End Date
August 1 2015
Last Update
December 7 2016
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Biomechanics Lab
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3C5