Graded Motor Imagery and Fall Risk in Older Adults

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

42 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-08-17

Study Completion Date

2022-08-18

Brief Summary

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To determine if there is any carry over effect of sensation training for the feet, officially called Graded Motor Imagery (GMI), will impact balance and fall risk factors in older individuals. This will be looked at to see if there is a difference in balance and sensation before and right after the training.

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Detailed Description

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In order to increase acuity of body maps, various tactile and movement-based strategies have been recommended and supported for research focusing on sensory discrimination. Current evidence, specific to painful conditions related to altered cortical mapping, have shown growing evidence in reducing pain and disability. In regards to it's ability to alter foot pain in older adults and decreasing fall risk, prior conference case study and case series presentations have suggested potential clinical benefit, but it has not been formally studied. The aim of this study is to determine if a sensory discrimination training for feet in older adults can alleviate pain, improve sensory discrimination, and also decrease fall risk. Specifically, does a 20 minute training session improve pain, balance (Brief-BEST test), and sensory discrimination in individuals over 65 years of age. Secondary analysis may exam characteristics that best identify those who benefit from this training.

Conditions

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Balance Fall Risk

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

OTHER

Study Groups

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Experimental group

A convenience sample of older adults (65 and older).

Graded Motor Imagery

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

GMI consisting of education, sensory integration of the foot using contact, flooring samples, immersion, and two point discrimination.

Interventions

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Graded Motor Imagery

GMI consisting of education, sensory integration of the foot using contact, flooring samples, immersion, and two point discrimination.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Other Intervention Names

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GMI

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Be able to read and understand English
* Be over the age of 65
* Be independent with ambulation (with or without an assistive device)
* Not have any skin condition or injury to the plantar or dorsal part of the foot
* Have the visual ability to view images on a tablet to partake in a test

Exclusion Criteria

* No existing skin conditions on the bottom of the foot that would impair sensation
* No current injury to the plantar or dorsal side of the foot
* No prior surgery or major injury to the plantar or dorsal side of the foot
* Lacking sensation in the foot
* Unable to read and understand English
* Lacking ability to view images on a tablet to partake in a test
* Unable to ambulate (with or without an assistive device)

Minimum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes