BALANCE CONTROL IN ELDERLY

This study tests whether a 12-week community-based power training program can reduce fall risk in older adults aged 65-85. It includes 120 participants, half with a history of falls and half without. The program focuses on exercises that build muscle power and balance, aiming to …

This study tests a device called Walkasins, worn on the lower legs, that vibrates to give sensory feedback about foot pressure. The goal is to see if using it daily for six months improves balance and walking in 200 adults aged 55+ with peripheral neuropathy. Participants will do…

This study is testing whether adding breathing exercises to balance training can improve thinking skills in people aged 65 and older. Forty participants will do 30 minutes of balance exercises plus 15 minutes of breathing exercises twice a week for 8 weeks. Researchers will measu…

This study tests whether older adults (ages 65-74) can improve their balance, reduce fear of falling, and sleep better by doing combined physical and mental exercises at home via video calls with a physiotherapist. Participants will perform 4 weeks of dual-task exercises—like wal…

This study checks if the Berg Balance Scale, a common test for balance in older adults, works well for Albanian speakers. Researchers will give the test online to 200 people and see if it is reliable and accurate. The goal is to make sure this tool can be used properly in Albania…