A Study to Compare Square Stepping Exercise and Regular Physiotherapy for Improving Balance, Walking, and Coordination in Older Adults Living in Residential Care Homes

Authors
Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinical Trials Registry - India
Year 2026
INTERVENTION: Intervention1: square stepping exercises: The intervention plan which included progressive stepping patterns with increasing complexity and frequency over time was created based on previously published randomized controlled studies on SSE Control Intervention1: Conventional Physiotherapy Protocol: Standard multimodal exercises targeting balance gait coordination based on geriatric guidelines 3 days per week for 6 weeks Including Balance 15 min Gait 15 min Coordination 15 min CONDITION: PRIMARY OUTCOME: 1 Timed up and Go test less than 30 seconds ; 2 Berg Balance Scale less than 40 ; 3 Four square step test remembers all patternsTimepoint: 1 Timed up and Go test less than 30 seconds ; 2 Berg Balance Scale less than 40 ; 3 Four square step test remembers all patterns SECONDARY OUTCOME: NilTimepoint: Nil INCLUSION CRITERIA: Participants aged 60 and above and residing in old age homes in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city Ability to walk short distances 10 m without walking aid Sufficient cognitive skills to implement the training program Participants who are ready to give written informed consent
Epistemonikos ID: 1ce8bc3375ea00621d1129424c54948b49bb60ef
First added on: Oct 08, 2026