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Reducing Fall Risk With NMES
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
Summary
Falls are dangerous leading to injuries, hospital admissions and even death. Fall prevention is a priority but effective programs only reduce falls by 30%. Weak hip muscles may be one reasons individuals experience a loss of balance. However individuals who have weak hip muscles may be unable to exercise at sufficient intensities to improve their hip muscle strength. The purpose of this study is to utilize a common physical therapy method, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), on the hip muscles to improve hip muscle strength and improve balance. The new program focuses on using NMES during a resistance training program along with exercise to improve standing balance, walking and stepping over objects. This study will test the additive effect of NMES applied to the hip muscles during a balance and strengthening program to improve balance and mobility, and ultimately reduce the risk of falls in older Veterans at high risk for falls.
Official title: Reducing Fall Risk With the Use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation to Maximize the Hip Abductor Muscles in Older Veterans
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
55 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
81
Start Date
2022-01-04
Completion Date
2027-01-29
Last Updated
2026-03-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
Participants will receive NMES to the hip abductors while performing strength training 3 times per week for 3-months
Multi-Modality Balance Intervention (MMBI)
Participants will attend a group balance class that focuses on movement and obstacle negotiation 3 times per week for 3-months
Locations (1)
Baltimore VA Medical Center VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, Maryland, United States