Exercises for balance and foot blood flow in elderly chemotherapy patients
This study tests two types of exercises—simple foot and leg movements (Buerger's exercises) and balance drills (proprioceptive exercises)—to see if they help improve balance and blood flow to the feet in older people who have nerve damage from chemotherapy.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You have had chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (numbness, tingling, or pain in hands/feet) for at least 3 months.
- You have balance problems (score on a balance test below 48) or had two or more falls in the past year.
- Your doctor has cleared you to exercise.
- You are mentally able to give consent and follow instructions.
- You do not have severe leg circulation problems, recent fractures, or inner-ear disorders that affect balance.
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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