Effect of Biofeedback Activation on Balance in Osteoporotic Elderly

N/ANot Yet RecruitingNCT07333989

Mohamed Said Alsafy Alhamrawy60 enrolled

Overview

This study aimed to investigate the effect of gluteus medius activation using electromyography (EMG) biofeedback combined with balance training on balance, physical performance, gluteus medius muscle activity, and quality of life in osteoporotic elderly patients.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Balance Problems Elderly (People Aged 65 or More)

Interventions

Electromyographic (EMG) biofeedbackDEVICE

a physical therapy intervention that uses auditory and visual feedback to control the contraction or relaxation of muscles. Repeated biofeedback training can induce motor learning of muscles. Biofeedback enhances the function of pelvic floor muscles by enhancing the force generation, correct timing, and coordination of the pelvic floor muscles. Electromyography Biofeedback is considered as a behavioural therapy training modality

Balance trainingOTHER

functional strength, static and dynamic balance, and gait training

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 YearsMax age: 75 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * All patients included in this study met the following criteria: 1. Sixty patients of both sexes were diagnosed with osteoporosis confirmed by bone density test through Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan (A T-score equal to or less than - 2.5) (Sheu and Diamond, 2016). 2. Their age ranged between 65 - 75 years. 3. Their BMI ranged between 25 - 29.9 kg/m2. 4. They had good mentality and cognitive function. Exclusion Criteria: * The potential patients were excluded if they have one of the following criteria: 1. Patients with endocrine disorders likely to be related to metabolic bone disease, such as premature ovarian failure, hypogonadism, untreated hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, adrenal insufficiency or Cushing's syndrome. 2. Patients with active contagious skin conditions. 3. Patients with implant devices such as pacemaker or electrical prosthesis. 4. Any cardiopulmonary disorders. 5. Any neuromuscular disorders. 6. Any acute viral infection. 7. Patients with ascites or end stage liver or kidney failure. 8. Leg discrepancy.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Balance

balance of osteoporotic elderly patients (antero-posterior, medio-lateral, and overall stability indices; Berg Balance Scale)

Time frame: Base line before treatment, then one month after treatment

Secondary Outcomes

gluteus medius activity

Assessment of gluteus medius strength by hand-held dynamometer

Time frame: Base line before treatment and reassessment after one month of treatment

Central Contacts

Mohamed Alhamrawy

CONTACT

+201013132649 Mohamedalhamrawy333@gmail.com

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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