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NCT07230938
This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate the impact of cervical proprioception deficits on postural stability in patients with cervical spondylosis. Using pedobarographic analysis, the study will assess static balance parameters in affected individuals. The main question it aims to answer is: Does Cervical proprioception deficits affect postural stability in patients with cervical spondylosis measured by pedobarographic parameters?
NCT07210853
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most frequent knee injuries, often leading to deficits in postural stability and balance as a result of mechanoreceptor damage, which disrupts proprioceptive feedback and sensorimotor regulation. The present study aimed to provide a detailed evaluation of postural stability and balance in non-athletic individuals following ACL reconstruction (ACLR).
NCT07168681
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of exercises performed with stroboscopic glasses-recently gaining popularity in sports-on cognitive function, physical performance, and postural stability, which are among the key skills in athletic performance. The originality of the study lies in being the first to examine the effects of stroboscopic glasses-based exercises on basketball players. Hypotheses of the study: H1: Exercises performed with stroboscopic glasses have an effect on athletes' cognitive functions. H2: Exercises performed with stroboscopic glasses have an effect on athletes' physical performance. H3: Exercises performed with stroboscopic glasses have an effect on athletes' static and dynamic postural stability.
NCT07011784
Falls are one of the leading causes of hospitalization and mortality among older adults (aged 65+) in Canada. Falls result from postural instability following age-related declines in muscle strength which begin in the 5th decade of life. Older women have higher rates of injury from falls due to greater deterioration of bone mass density and lower levels of physical activity when compared to men. Participation in physical activity and exercise has been shown to slow these age-related declines in postural stability by improving muscle function as well as proprioceptive and sensory systems, however the majority of older women are inactive. Dance has been used to inspire physical activity uptake among older women, and is particularly good for balance due to its both sensory and motor aspects that focus on precise execution of movement. Dance interventions have been found to improve postural stability and balance confidence. Post-pandemic, online dance classes have provided greater accessibility to exercise interventions aimed at promoting balance. These help reach women facing transportation barriers, who have a fear of exercising with others, women with time-consuming caregiver roles at home etc. While beneficial, the intensity of online classes must be lower to ensure safety, thereby limiting physiological stimulus for adaptations. As typically higher intensity exercise is needed to promote muscle strength there may not be adequate stimulus for adaptations. Furthermore, there is little evidence of strength gains even from in-person dance classes. Blood flow restriction may offer an easy and cost-effective way to mimic higher intensity exercise and boost training benefits. Blood flow restriction has been found to boost strength during low-intensity resistance training, but there is little information on adaptations after balance training or potential transfer to reduce the risk of falls. This 12-week online exercise intervention investigates whether blood flow restriction during dance classes can augment strength, dynamic balance and postural stability of older women aged 65 years and above. Two groups of older women will participate in twice weekly 75 minute ballet and modern-dance classes over Zoom. One group will be randomized to wear 5 centimeter elasticised blood flow restriction bands on their proximal thighs during the classes. Bands will be tightened to a 7/10 of perceived tightness. Postural stability will be assessed using 9, 30-second trials of quiet standing on a force platform in conditions of eyes-open, eyes-closed and on a foam block - trials will be staggered to reduce fatigue effects. Trials will also be video recorded for kinematic analysis of shoulder and hip displacement using Kinovea. Dynamic balance will be assessed using the Star Excursion Balance Test. Participants will be asked to stand on one foot in the middle of the star and reach their other leg as far as they can above the line. The distance the participant reaches in each direction will be recorded and normalized by limb length. Strength will be assessed using the 30-second Sit-to-Stand test and Calf-Raise Senior test. Both tests involve participants doing the maximum number of repetitions possible within a 30-second time frame. Finally scales of fears of falling and overall perceptions of health will be collected. It is expected that this study will have great practical implications as the accessibility of this program can provide opportunities to older adults from various remote locations to increase their levels of physical activity in a safe manner. The affordability may also aid in adoption by community health and recreation centers as an easy-to-implement program that helps to reduce the risk of falls of older women, thereby promoting independence and quality of life.
NCT06871085
This study uses a prospective cohort study design using a convenience sample to explore the sock's impact on various aspects of ankle function and overall stability. A secondary objective is measuring subjective changes in reported confidence levels in performing balance and stability exercises with and without sock
NCT06719271
The aim of this study is to explore the impact of gait training with a robotic device versus treadmill training on enhancing postural stability and walking capabilities in children with cerebral palsy (CP). The main questions to answer are children with CP who receive Robotic gait training will improve more in their postural stability compared with children with CP who received gait training on Treadmill? Are children with CP who receive Robotic gait training will improve more in their gross motor functions compared with children with CP who received gait training on Treadmill Are children with CP who receive Robotic gait training will improve more in their walking distance compared with children with CP who received gait training on Treadmill? Researchers will compare Group A to Group B to see if Robotic gait training has more effect on their outcomes than treadmill. Participants will be randomly allocated to one of two group and will receive gait training for 3 times per week for eight weeks. Outcome measures will be assessed in the base line before starting intervention and after completing intervention. Study Design A randomized control trial (RCT) Participants and Recruitment The trial will be conducted in Pediatric Out-Patient Rehabilitation Services (Clinic 750) at king Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital (KASCH), National Guard Hospital (NGH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The study populations are ambulatory children who have been diagnosed to have Spastic CP and who are referred and treated in rehabilitation department at KASCH in NGH in Riyadh. Recruitment will be through their medical record number. Inclusion Criteria are Spastic CP diagnosed from a pediatrician's (Neurology clinic) to have Diplegia, Hemiplegia, or Quadriparesis, Both gender with their age ranged from 5-14 years, independently able to stand and walk or walk with assistance, GMFCS Level I and II, with walking limitations, but able to ambulate without the gait device for most distances and with GMFCS Level III, who have a greater degree of walking limitation and able to use wheelchairs or walkers for short to long distances, Ability to follow instructions, Ability to accurately signal pain and discomfort using verbal or non-verbal signals, Ability to be participated in \> 45 minutes of active Physical Therapy treatment, Hip's and knee's passive range of motion (ROM) within the minimum range requirement for robotic device (≤10° for hip and knee flexion contracture). Exclusion Criteria are Botox injection in lower limb during the last 6 months, Surgical intervention in lower limb within a 1-year period prior to the examination date (including tendon release, muscle lengthening and bone surgery), Active drug for resisting epilepsy, Anatomical leg length differences larger than 2 cm (due to the limitations of robotic device), Bone-articular instability (joint dislocation), Fixed joint contractures; bone and joint deformities of lower extremities, Baclofen therapy by using an implanted infusion pump, Inhibiting casts for lower limb during 6 months prior to the program, Significant visual and hearing loss, Skin inflammation and open skin lesions around the lower limb or trunk, Any significant impairments in endurance due to limitation in cardiovascular system based on the patient's history, Cognition (higher mental functions) disorders resulted in lack of patient cooperation, Lack of consent from the parent or guardian. Procedure We will send the invitation letter to the parents of participants. If interested, we will provide their parents with the informed consent (written). We will obtain the Assent from children who are unable to provide independent consent. Then, the participants will complete a basic screening session. If the participant met the eligibility criteria of the screening, he/ she will have a robotic device fitting assessment session to confirm there are no concerns with the participation in the study and to use the robotic device. If the participant met these the fitting criteria, the therapist would review the findings and will confirm (with the family) whether the child is eligible for the study based on their findings. The participants will be divided randomly to enter on of the two treatment groups (robotic or treadmill). Each participant will have a baseline assessment during the first two weeks prior to the beginning of the treatment, treatment program for eight weeks, and post treatment assessment at the last two weeks after completing the program. The duration of the whole program is twelve weeks. All participants will be assessed for their balance and walking parameters.
NCT05115461
The aim of this study is to answer the questions below; 1. Is there a difference between patients with lumbar radiculopathy suffering from radicular pain and healthy subjects in terms of static and dynamic postural stability? 2. Is there a relationship between postural stability and the neuropathic characteristics of radicular pain?
NCT03860610
Study 1 is to determine if muscle strength and dynamic and postural stability are compromised in patients with severe hip or knee Osteoarthritis (OA) and in patients after THA and TKA. Study 2 is to quantify the effect of THA and TKA on muscle strength and dynamic and postural stability.
NCT04181125
The relationship between increased femoral anteversion and postural control in healthy children has not been studied in the current literature. To our knowledge there is no study to evaluate postural control in children with increased femoral anteversion by computerized posturography. We aimed to evaluate postural control in children with increased femoral anteversion using computerized dynamic posturography (Biodex Balance System).
NCT03446677
Persons with HIV can present vestibular system impairments, affecting postural stability. There is scarce literature related to the contribution of the visual and somatosensory systems in maintaining postural stability in persons with HIV. The purpose of this study is to describe the sensory systems used to maintain postural stability and how the sources of sensory information contributes to postural stability in asymptomatic persons with HIV. Postural stability was measured in 20 asymptomatic persons with HIV (11 male, 9 female, aged 43 ± 8 years). Static postural stability was evaluated during eight conditions that perturbed the visual, somatosensory and vestibular inputs. A paired-samples t-test was conducted to compare center of pressure (COP), antero-posterior displacement (APD) and right-left displacement (RLD) on stable and unstable surface and to characterize each balance sensory system. There was a significant difference in the COP and APD of eyes open condition compared to the remaining conditions on stable surface. Furthermore, there was a significant difference in the COP, APD and RLD for the eyes open on a foam surface compared to the remaining conditions on an unstable surface. Postural instability can be detected in asymptomatic persons with HIV under challenging conditions, previous to the evident appearance of balance impairments.
NCT02392962
All the athletes should perform a warm-up consisting of five minutes of jogging and static stretching (Experimental Group 1) or dynamic stretching (Experimental Group 2). Before the beginning of the study and right after performing the stretching protocol, the investigators evaluated the unipedal postural stability, the acustic reaction time, the joint position sense of the knee and the countermovement jump of the athletes.