Determining the effect of locomotor and aerobic exercise on balance, fear of falling, and lower limb strength in elderly women with Locomotive syndrome
Design
The clinical trial will have two experimental groups and a control group. It will be a single-blind, randomized trial on 45 elderly women with Locomotive syndrome.
Settings and conduct
The (Locomotor Exercises) group will perform locomotor exercises for 8 weeks (three sessions per week), including: standing on one leg, squats, heel raises, and forward lunges. The (Locomotor and Aerobic Exercises) group: In addition to locomotor exercises, this group will perform aerobic exercises for 30 minutes. The control group will not receive any intervention. This trial will take place in a gym in Arak.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Elderly women withLocomotive syndrome, 60 years and older
Having individual independence in performing personal and health matters
No history of surgery in the lower extremities within the past 2 years
No history of degenerative joint diseases
Intervention groups
Experimental group 1. Locomotor and aerobic exercises. Experimental group 2. Locomotor exercises. Group 3. Control
Main outcome variables
Locomotor and aerobic exercise training have an effect on balance, fear of falling, and lower limb strength in elderly women with Locomotive syndrome.
General information
Reason for update
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT20230619058528N2
Registration date:2025-04-10, 1404/01/21
Registration timing:registered_while_recruiting
Last update:2025-04-10, 1404/01/21
Update count:0
Registration date
2025-04-10, 1404/01/21
Registrant information
Name
Zahra Geramipour
Name of organization / entity
The univesity of arak
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 86 3403 9071
Email address
zahragerami938@gmail.com
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2025-04-05, 1404/01/16
Expected recruitment end date
2025-06-06, 1404/03/16
Actual recruitment start date
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Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
empty
Scientific title
The effect of locomotor training and aerobic exercise on balance, fear of falling, and lower limb strength in elderly women locomotive syndrome
Public title
The effect of locomotor training and aerobic exercise on elderly people with locomotive syndrome
Purpose
Prevention
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Elderly women with Locomotor syndrome, 60 years and older
Having individual independence in personal and health matters
No history of lower limb surgery within the past 2 years.
No history of degenerative joint diseases
Exclusion criteria:
Inability to perform daily activities and health care
History of fractures and surgery in the lower extremities within the last 2 years
Elderly people with MS or Parkinson's disease
Absence of more than 3 training sessions
Age
From 60 years old
Gender
Female
Phase
3
Groups that have been masked
Participant
Sample size
Target sample size:
45
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
The research population will consist of 45 women aged 60 and above with Locomotor syndrome. The number of samples was obtained using G-power software for each of the three groups of 45 people (locomotor exercises combined with aerobic exercises (15 people), locomotor exercises (15 people), and control (15 people)). The groups will be selected by simple random selection.
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Single blinded
Blinding description
Participants are unaware of the division into control and experimental groups.
At the beginning of the study and after 8 weeks of intervention
Method of measurement
Time to get up and go test
2
Description
Static balance
Timepoint
At the beginning of the study and after 8 weeks of intervention
Method of measurement
Four-Step Balance Test (FsBT)
3
Description
Fear of falling
Timepoint
At the beginning of the study and after 8 weeks of intervention
Method of measurement
Fear of Falling Questionnaire (FES-I)
4
Description
Lower limb strength
Timepoint
At the beginning of the study and after 8 weeks of intervention
Method of measurement
30-second sit-to-stand test (30sCST)
Secondary outcomes
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Intervention groups
1
Description
Intervention Group 1: Locomotor Exercises Combined with Aerobic ExercisesThe locomotor exercises include four types of movements:1. Single-leg stance: This exercise is performed for one minute. If the elderly participants feel unsteady, they can hold onto a chair for support.2. Squats: Performed by bending the knees to a 90-degree angle while holding onto a chair for support. This exercise is done in three sets of six repetitions.3. Heel raises: Executed in three sets of ten repetitions, with a four-count lift and a four-count lower.4. Forward lunges: Taking a step forward as far as possible while maintaining an upright posture. This exercise is performed in three sets of five repetitions.Aerobic exercises for the elderly include activities with low to moderate intensity (40–70% of maximum heart rate) to improve cardiorespiratory endurance, strengthen muscles, and maintain joint flexibility. This section includes:5 minutes of warm-up20 minutes of brisk walking5 minutes of recoveryThese exercises will be conducted for 8 weeks, three sessions per week, with 15 participants.
Category
Prevention
2
Description
Intervention Group 2: (Locomotor Exercises)These exercises include four types of movements:1. Single-leg stance: This exercise is performed for one minute. If the elderly participants feel unsteady, they can hold onto a chair for support.2. Squats: Performed by bending the knees to a 90-degree angle while holding onto a chair for support. This exercise is done in three sets of six repetitions.3. Heel raises: This exercise is performed in three sets of ten repetitions with a four-count lift and a four-count lower.4. Forward lunges: Taking a step forward as far as possible while maintaining an upright posture. This exercise is performed in three sets of five repetitions.These exercises will be conducted for 8 weeks, three sessions per week, and with 15 participants.
Category
Prevention
3
Description
Control Group:This group will include 15 participants who will not receive any intervention for 8 weeks.
Category
N/A
Recruitment centers
1
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Hygia Corrective Exercise Center
Full name of responsible person
فرید ثاقبی
Street address
Hygia Corrective Exercise Center, Golha Alley, Abbas Abad Street, Arak