Status:
UNKNOWN
The Effect of Feldenkrais Lessons on Walking and Balance
Lead Sponsor:
University of Melbourne
Conditions:
Accidental Falls
Exercise
Eligibility:
All Genders
65-90 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a series of Feldenkrais movement lessons on mobility and balance, particularly for older adults. The investigators hypothesise that mobility ...
Detailed Description
The Feldenkrais Method is an educational process which involves exploration of novel movement sequences that lead to expansion of the movement repertoire. This Method has been used with the aim of imp...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- community dwelling older adults (aged over 65)
- able to independently ambulate indoors and outdoors
Exclusion
- currently undergoing physiotherapy treatment
- unable to comprehend written english
- unable to give informed consent
- walking with a walking frame indoors
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
December 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00222287
Start Date
September 1 2004
End Date
December 1 2005
Last Update
September 22 2006
Active Locations (1)
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1
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3010