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Otago and Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises on Strength, Fall Risk and Functional Mobility on Elderly.
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
The objective of the study is to determine the comparative effects of Otago Exercise Program and Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises on strength, fall risk and functional mobility on elderly. This study would include total 56 participants which would be divided into two groups, 28 each. Convenience Sampling will be used and randomly assigned into two groups through sealed envelope method. Intervention Group A received Otago Exercise Program and Group B received Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises. Both groups received intervention for 45 minutes per session, 3 times a week, and for a total of 8 weeks. Assessment was done at the baseline, after 4 weeks and after 8 weeks.
Official title: Comparison of Otago and Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises on Strength, Fall Risk and Functional Mobility on Elderly.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
56
Start Date
2025-02-15
Completion Date
2025-08-30
Last Updated
2025-07-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Otago exercise program
Study will be conducted after the approval of Ethical review board. After the initial evaluation will be done on participants underlying eligibility criteria. Intervention Group A received Otago Exercise Program and will receive intervention of 45 minutes per session, 3 times a week, and for a total of 8 weeks (24 sessions). The Otago Exercise Program is a fall prevention well designed program for older adults. It includes 17 strength and balance exercises and a walking program, which are typically performed three times a week and helps to prevent falls in older adults by strengthening muscles and improving balance. In this study, modified form of Otago would be used that focuses on balance and strengthening exercises.
Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises
Study will be conducted after the approval of Ethical review board. After the initial evaluation will be done on participants underlying eligibility criteria. Intervention Group B received Kitchen Sink Balance Exercises and will receive intervention of 45 minutes per session, 3 times a week, and for a total of 8 weeks (24 sessions). Kitchen sink balance exercises are beneficial for improving overall Individual's stability, strength, and coordination. These exercises can be easily integrated into daily routine and it also providing a practical way to enhance balance and overall fitness.
Locations (1)
Najjat Trust
Rawalpindi, Pakistan