Frame Fit. A randomised controlled trial to determine the acceptability, safety and efficacy of a falls prevention exercise programme for walking frame users

INTERVENTION: The participants are randomised to intervention and control group: 1. Frame fit exercise programme: Muscle strengthening and balance training exercises incorporating the walking frame.; Follow Up Length: 12 month(s); Study Entry : Registration and One or More Randomisations 2. Control group: Usual care CONDITION: Topic: Primary Care, Ageing; Subtopic: Ageing, Ageing; Disease: All Diseases, All Ageing ; Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning PRIMARY OUTCOME: Falls; Timepoint(s): 12 months from baseline SECONDARY OUTCOME: 1. Fear of falling (FES‐I); Timepoint(s): Baseline and 6 month follow up; 2. Frailty index; Timepoint(s): Baseline and 6 month follow up; 3. Gait (6 metre walk and timed up and go); Timepoint(s): Baseline and 6 month follow up; 4. Muscle strength (grip and sit to stand); Timepoint(s): Baseline and 6 month follow up; 5. Physical activity (IPEQ); Timepoint(s): baseline and 6 month follow up; 6. Quality of life (EQ5D); Timepoint(s): Baseline and 6 month follow up; 7. Standing balance; Timepoint(s): Baseline and 6 month follow up INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Uses a walking frame for the majority of walking and standing tasks on a daily basis 2. Aged >65 3. Able to follow simple commands e.g. ?hold onto this chair with one hand and lift up your right leg