The objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of wearing bilateral proprioceptive knee braces on the endurance of subjects aged 60 to 80 years.
Sporting activity has proven health benefits, particularly for older adults, whose balance and neuromuscular functions decline with age. On the other hand, physical activity in the elderly population may be hampered by inadequate physical condition, muscle or proprioceptive deficits, or fear of falling or injuring. A proprioceptive knee brace could therefore make physical activity safer and thus improve performance, balance, and ultimately the quality of life of the participants. The objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of wearing bilateral proprioceptive knee braces on the endurance of subjects aged 60 to 80 years.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
43
The patient will perform the tests with the knee braces.
The patient will perform the tests without the knee brace.
Saint-Etienne Jean Monnet University
Saint-Etienne, France
Evaluate the effect of bilateral proprioceptive knee braces on the endurance of subjects compared to without knee brace.
The evaluation of the subjects' endurance corresponds to the difference in results obtained during the 6-minutes walk test in the absence and presence of knee braces.
Time frame: week 1
Evaluate the impact of knee braces on balance compared to without knee brace.
Balance will be evaluated via 2 tests: * An unipodal balance test performed on flat ground, eyes open and eyes closed, and the result of the test compared in the absence and presence of knee braces. * A bipodal test to objectively measure balance, performed on a force platform with eyes open and eyes closed, to determine the projection of the subject's centre of pressure for 30 seconds. The results of the test will be compared in the absence and presence of knee pads.
Time frame: week 1
Evaluate the impact of knee braces on lower limb strength compared to without knee brace.
The strength of the lower limbs will be evaluated via the 30s chair stand test and the result of the test compared in the absence and presence of knee braces.
Time frame: week 1
Evaluate the impact of knee braces on walking speed compared to without knee brace.
Walking speed and agility will be evaluated during the 2.5m up and go test and the test result compared in the absence and presence of knee braces.
Time frame: week 1
Evaluate the impact of knee braces on the volunteer's feelings about the stability of his knees, their range of motion, his confidence when walking and his fear of falling after the tests and after the training
The feeling of the volunteer will be evaluated via a questionnaire on the stability of the knee, the amplitude of movement, the confidence during the walk and the fear of falling felt after the tests and after the training
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Time frame: week 1, week 2
Evaluate the influence of the functional capacity of the knees of each volunteer at inclusion on the various performance parameters measured
The functional capacity of the knees at inclusion will be assessed via the Lysholm questionnaire
Time frame: Day 0
Evaluate the satisfaction of the volunteers with the device
The volunteers' satisfaction with the system will be evaluated via a specific satisfaction questionnaire.
Time frame: Last visit
Evaluate the tolerance of the knee braces
Tolerance will be evaluated through the collection of adverse events following the wearing of knee braces
Time frame: week 1, week 2