Simple nerve stretches may boost balance and strength in seniors
NCT ID NCT07515144
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a gentle physiotherapy technique called neural mobilization, combined with standard exercises, can improve balance, ankle strength, and calf muscle size in people aged 60+ with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). 52 participants will receive guided nerve stretches and Otago exercises over a set period. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce fall risk and improve mobility.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Neural mobilization (gentle nerve stretches) plus Otago exercises
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve balance and reduce fall risk in older adults with sarcopenia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 52 participants, so results may not apply widely. The intervention is safe but may not produce significant improvements.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mercy Convalescent & Nursing Home
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, 70100, Malaysia