Walking ability is important because it relates to independence in daily living activities, but this ability gradually decreases with age. Impairments in walking ability cause falls in geriatric individuals. Falls are the most common cause of injury in old age and can even result in death. Daily living activities involve walking in different directions such as walking forward, backward and sideways. In geriatric individuals, walking backward shows more impairment compared to walking forward. No study examining the effect of sideways walking training in geriatric individuals has been found in the literature.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
41
In this intervention, in addition to the standard physiotherapy and rehabilitation program, an 18-minute forward walking exercise was performed.
In this intervention, in addition to the standard physiotherapy and rehabilitation program, an 18-minute backward walking exercise was performed.
In this intervention, in addition to the standard physiotherapy and rehabilitation program, an 18-minute sideways walking exercise was performed.
Pamukkale University
Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)
Balance
Individuals' balance levels were assessed using the 4-Square Step Test. Completion times were recorded in seconds.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Fear of falling
Individuals' levels of fear of falling were assessed using the Modified Fall Efficacy Scale. The 14 items on the Modified Fall Efficacy Scale assess confidence when performing various daily tasks. Items on the scale are scored from 0 (not confident) to 10 (completely confident) to evaluate participants' levels of self-efficacy regarding falls. The total score is the average of the sum of all item scores. Lower scores indicate a high level of fear of falling.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Lower extremity performance
Individuals' lower extremity performance was assessed using the Timed Up and Go Test.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Lower extremity performance
Individuals' lower extremity performance was assessed using the Five Times Sit to Stand Test.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
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