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Brief title
Health condition
Healthy older adults
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The association between intrinsic foot muscles' size and a) gait biomechanics, b) static balance and c) dynamic balance
Secondary outcome
n/a
Background summary
Falling is highly prevalent among older adults and has serious societal impact. Falls occur mainly during walking as a result of altered gait and/or the inability to maintain postural balance. The size of the foot’s soft tissues (e.g. muscles), assessed with ultrasonography, has been shown to be associated with gait biomechanics and balance in young healthy adults. However, this association has not yet been investigated in the older population.If this association exists, it may be beneficial to strengthen these muscles with exercise therapy, which would be the next step towards the optimization of fall prevention programs.
Objective: to examine the association between the size of intrinsic foot muscles and gait biomechanics and balance in older adults.
Study design: a cross-sectional study will be performed consisting of two measurement occasions: one home visit 1-2 weeks prior to motion analysis laboratory measurements. Additionally, the same participants are followed up for a 12 month period in which fall incidents are reported by the participants.
Study population: Older adults (>65 years) who are free of any known condition or disease affecting gait and/or balance.
Main study parameters/endpoints: the association between intrinsic foot muscles’ size and a) gait biomechanics, b) static balance and c) dynamic balance.
Study objective
The size of intrinsic foot muscles is associated with gait biomechanics and balance in older adults
Study design
baseline for all parameter and 12 consecutive monthly follow ups for fall incidence record
Intervention
n/a
Inclusion criteria
age 65 years and over
Exclusion criteria
peripheral neuropathy;
neurological conditions affecting the neuro-musculoskeletal system;
severe visual impairments that are not corrected by glasses or lenses.
current or recurring painful joints or feet without a preceding provocative activity.
any other known condition or disease that is reported by the person as hindering movement, gait, and/or balance
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| NTR-new | NL8314 |
| Other | METC MMC : W19.107 |