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The Effects of Somatic-Based Chair Exercises in the Elderly
Sponsor: Istanbul Gedik University
Summary
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effects of easily applicable somatic-based chair exercises on balance and pain in the elderly. Additionally, the study aims to reveal the impact of exercise on functionality and cognitive level, and the resulting changes in quality of life. The main research questions addressed in this study are: * What are the most suitable exercise models that can be applied to improve pain control and balance in the elderly? * How do the results of different approaches aimed at improving the quality of life in the elderly differ?
Official title: The Effects of Somatic-Based Chair Exercises on Balance, Pain, and Quality of Life in the Elderly
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2026-06-25
Completion Date
2027-09-30
Last Updated
2026-06-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Somatic-Based Chair Exercises
The intervention includes a structured somatic-based chair exercise program (SSCE) developed in accordance with Thomas Hanna's somatic education approach. The program consists of gentle, slow, and controlled movements incorporating pandiculation techniques to improve body awareness and movement control. Exercises target multiple body regions, including the neck, trunk, pelvis, shoulders, upper and lower extremities, wrists, hips, and ankles. Sessions will be performed twice weekly for 8 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 35-40 minutes. A total of 35 volunteers will be enrolled in the SSCE.
Conventional Exercise Group
A total of 35 volunteers will be enrolled in the conventional exercise program, which combines range of motion (ROM) exercises and passive stretching of the same body regions and muscle groups as those addressed in the somatic exercise group.