Which balance training works better for older adults?
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests two types of balance training — sensory integration exercises and balance board drills — to see which works better for improving balance and preventing falls in older adults who live on their own.
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Who can take part
- Live independently and care for yourself (score 108–126 on an independence scale).
- No leg or foot injury in the past year.
- Your memory and thinking are healthy (score 24 or higher on a mental test).
- You have some balance trouble (score 41–56 on a balance test).
- No major heart or brain changes recently, no inner ear problems, and no surgery in the last 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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