The Effect of Exercise Training Programs On Balance in Older Adults With CVD

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center31 enrolled

Overview

Individuals of advanced age with cardiovascular disease are at higher risk of fall.The aim of this study is to explore the effect of specific exercise program based on balance and coordination on stability parameters

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Aging Cardiovascular Diseases

Interventions

Balance activity programBEHAVIORAL

Participants will take part in a biweekly, 12 week physical activity program that will include balance and coordination exercises

Strength activity programBEHAVIORAL

Participants will take part in a biweekly, 12 week physical activity program that will include traditional strength exercises

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Has Cardiovascular disease, under the supervision of a cardiologist * Participates in a cardiovascular rehabilitation center * Able to undergo physical activity for 60 minutes twice a week Exclusion Criteria: * All Other

Locations (1)

Zinman College for Physical Education and Sport Sciences

Ramot Naftali, Israel

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in Balance ability - a composite outcome

In order to assess changes in balance ability, it will be measured with the following tests: Timed Get Up and Go , Balance Error Scoring System Test, Functional Reach Test, before and after the 12 week physical activity program and the difference will be compared

Time frame: 4 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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