Foot Core Exercise Program on Balance Control and Walking in Aged Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia, Muscle Weakness, Walking, Difficulty
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Sarcopenia focused on measuring Foot core system, Intrinsic foot muscle, Balance control, 3D printing, Gait
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: the elderly with sarcopenia [1, 2] Age is more than 65 years with a medical diagnosis of sarcopenia Be able to independently stand and walk To meet the criteria of the definition of sarcopenia in the AWGS 2019 consensus update on sarcopenia diagnosis and treatment Be able to understand independently the participation consent in this research project Healthy elder individuals A neutral foot alignment: determined by measurement of the resting calcaneal stance position (RCSP: between 2˚of inversion and 2˚of eversion) and scores on the navicular drop (ND: between 5 and 9 mm) test. Foot Posture Index (FPI) Score is between 0 and 5. No pain in the lower limbs No history of lower limb injury that has affected function or caused the individual to seek previous medical or therapeutic intervention within 6 months Exclusion Criteria: All groups not be able to sign the consent form for the participation Traumatic injury to lower limbs which impacted joint integrity and function (i.e., fractures) resulting in at least 1 interrupted day of desired physical activity Major neurological, cardiorespiratory, or circulatory disorders contribute to not being able to independently stand and walk. Recent intervention/management within the last 6 months
Sites / Locations
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Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Sham Comparator
No Intervention
Experimental group 1
Experimental group 2
Control group
A novel-designed intrinsic foot muscle-strengthening exerciser using 3D printing techniques will be used in the experimental group.
A regular exercise program will be provided in this group.
There is no exercise or other intervention in this group.