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Falls Prevention Program for Adults With Osteoarthritis
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Otago Exercise Programme and Walk with Ease for Osteoarthritis and Falls, Accidental. Completed, enrolled 10 participants.
Detailed Summary
Purpose: To report the feasibility and to obtain preliminary data on the effects of using an enhanced Otago Exercise Programme to reduce fall risk in individuals with osteoarthritis (OA). Participants: Ten participants from the Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project who have OA, are at risk for falls, and are 65+ years old. Procedures (methods): All participants will receive the 6-month enhanced Otago program. The investigators will assemble data: quantifying participant adherence to and safety of the intervention, ascertaining retention of participants for 6 months, determining acceptability of the program, and other validated measures (e.g., number of falls and fall severity, balance measures).
Study Details
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Interventions
The Otago Exercise Programme is a falls prevention program that is successful at reducing falls in adults 65+ years of age. Briefly, this program includes flexibility, progressive lower extremity strengthening with ankle weights, and balance exercises. The investigators are replacing the Otago walking program with the evidence-based Arthritis Foundation's Walk With Ease program.