Older Adult Traditional Balance Training vs Traditional Balance Training Plus Neck Strengthening
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study promotes greater understanding of factors impacting balance and how neck strength alters specific aspects of impaired balance. This study will help physical therapist protocols target a wholistic approach to treat fall risk individuals.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Melissa Anderson
Principal Investigator
Ohio University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Active Control
Participants will receive standard of care plus neck strengthening exercises during two physical therapist visits per week for six weeks.
Participants will receive standard of care plus lower limb stretching during two physical therapist visits per week for six weeks.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Ohio University
Lead Sponsor
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