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The Effect of Aquatic Exercise and Aquatic Exercise Combined With Education and Efficacy Enhancement on Improving Indices of Fall Risk in Older Adults With Hip Osteoarthritis: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
In Brief
A Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating exercise, 2, and 1 other intervention for Arthritis. Completed, enrolled 79 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The objective of this project is to determine the effect of aquatic exercise and aquatic exercise combined with an education program on decreasing fall risk in older adults with hip osteoarthritis. The hypothesis is that aquatic exercise will improve function, strength and balance and the addition of the education session will enhance confidence in movement.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
A community aquatic exercise program designed for older adults to improve balance, strength and mobility to decrease the risk of falls.
Same as 1 with the addition of a 1/week educational group program to improve confidence in movement, learn about fall risk and fall prevention and the rationale for the exercises to decrease fall risk.
no exercise