Abstract
Background:
Ageing is a complex process involving a range of variables that interact to cause deterioration of various physiological functions.
Objectives:
Study attempts to find effect of Perturbation training on postural control upon Centre of Gravity (COG) sway velocity in older individuals using modified-Clinical Test of Sensory Integration on Balance (mCTSIB) component on NeuroCom Balance master® and Timed up and go(TUG) test.
Methods:
An experimental study, employing a pre-post intervention model, involved 30 individuals aged 65-85 years with mild to moderate fall risk was conducted at Tertiary Hospital, Pune from August 2022 to January 2023. Perturbation Training was given with the use of tilt-board along with conventional exercises for 3 days per week for 4 weeks (12 sessions).
Pre-post assessment done using Modified-CTSIB test on Neuro-Com Balance Master® and Timed Up and Go Test were taken. Paired t-test was employed for comparing pre and post-intervention measures, with p-value 0.05 at 95% confidence interval.
Results:
Pre and post measures on Timed Up and Go test and M-CTSIB test on NeuroCom Balance Master® shows statistically significant improvement in TUG values (p
Conclusion:
In order to achieve postural control along with conventional exercises perturbation training can be effective on proprioception thus helps to recruit the muscle recruitment pattern as a result minimizes loss of balance and increases sway velocity thus reduces episodes of fall eventually.
DOI
10.56808/2673-060X.5473
Recommended Citation
Joshi, Reema and Shah, Kinjal
(2024)
"Proactive use of Perturbation Training on balance and posture control in geriatric rehabilitation- An Experimental Study,"
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal: Vol. 69:
Iss.
1, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56808/2673-060X.5473
Available at:
https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/clmjournal/vol69/iss1/1
