Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Willing to participate and provide written informed consent. Aged 65 years or older. Residing in the nursing home where the study will be conducted for at least 3 months. Able to understand and follow test instructions, with a Standardized Mini-Mental Test score ≥24. Able to walk at least 30 meters without physical assistance from another person. Able to stand with eyes open for at least 30 seconds and safely complete sit-to-stand and balance assessments. Able to perform the target ankle dorsiflexion and plantar flexion angles without pain or marked restriction of active range of motion. Navicular Drop Test result between 6 and 9 mm. Exclusion Criteria: * History of neurological or neurodegenerative disease that may substantially affect postural control, proprioception, or motor responses, including stroke sequelae, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, advanced dementia, or marked cerebellar disorders. Cardiopulmonary, vestibular, or systemic disease that may prevent safe completion of the interventions or assessments. Diagnosed peripheral neuropathy, marked lower-extremity sensory loss, or diabetic neuropathy. Use of an assistive device. Lower-extremity amputation, prosthesis use, or severe structural deformity interfering with foot or ankle assessment. Pain, instability, or severe range-of-motion limitation in the ankle, knee, or hip that prevents completion of the tests. History of lower-extremity fracture, surgery, or major trauma within the previous 6 months. Musculoskeletal injury of the foot, ankle, or lower extremity within the previous 3 months that limits participation in functional testing. Open wound, ulcer, active skin lesion, or infection in the foot or ankle region that interferes with sensor or measurement placement. Recent initiation of, or dose change in, medication that may affect balance, alertness, or motor performance.