The aim of this study is to investigate the extent to which changes are observed in a physically active man, aged around 85 years in 1) PIFMs* size, 2) dynamic balance and 3) foot function during gait after participating in a PIFM strengthening…
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Brief title
Condition
- Other condition
Synonym
Health condition
Gezonde oudere volwassene
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Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The change in 1) foot muscles* size measures derived from ultrasound imaging,
2) gait biomechanics and spatiotemporal parameters and 3) balance during gait
after 12 weeks of intervention.
Secondary outcome
none
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 balance. The plantar intrinsic foot muscles (PIFM) have a
role in these dynamic functions. When these muscles atrophy, strengthening
these muscles may be beneficial in order to improve or retain gait performance.
In one of our previous studies, one physically active man, aged around 85
years, stood out because of the substantially decreased force producing
capacity of the PIFMs, probably due to unintentional disuse.
Study objective
The aim of this study is to investigate the extent to which changes are
observed in a physically active man, aged around 85 years in 1) PIFMs* size, 2)
dynamic balance and 3) foot function during gait after participating in a PIFM
strengthening intervention.
Study design
A single-subject study design, with a 1-week baseline period, 12-week
intervention period and 4-week follow-up period in which in total 5 measurement
occasions take place.
Intervention
The intervention is a 12-weeks exercise program consisting of foot
strengthening exercises and a gradual transition to minimal foot arch support.
Study burden and risks
Participation may improves balance and gait in this specific subject. The
burden for the participant consists mainly of 1) the time spent and effort put
in engaging in the exercise therapy, 2) any discomfort (e.g., fatigue) or pain
(e.g., cramp, muscle soreness) during or after the exercises, 3) the time that
is spent on the measurement occasions (1 x 1 hour (home visit) and 4 x 3 hours
(laboratory)), 4) the necessity of travelling to the motion analysis
laboratory, 5) the inconvenience of wearing the activity monitor attached to
the skin of the thigh for 7 days, and 6) questionnaires may unintentionally
make the subject aware of declined health condition.
Dominee Theodor Fliednerstraat 2
Eindhoven 5631 BN
NL
Dominee Theodor Fliednerstraat 2
Eindhoven 5631 BN
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
A man of around 85 years of age, atrophy of intrinsic foot muscles
Exclusion criteria
No neurological, neuromuscular or musculoskeletal conditions that is
anticipated to affect gait, balance or to interfere with the execution of the
exercises
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL78717.015.21 |