Light- Targeted Balance TrainingStandard Balance Training
Light- Targeted Balance Training: Exercises aimed at improving coordination, balance, and functional performance using visual and auditory cues.
Standard Balance Training: Conventional balance training exercises.
Study summary
In recent years, exercise programs based on visual stimuli have been reported to improve balance and motor control . However, studies investigating the effects of light-targeted balance training on balance, functional performance, and fear of falling in individuals with a history of falls are limited.
The aim of this study is to determine the effects of light-targeted balance training on balance, functional performance, and fear of falling in individuals with a history of falls. In addition, the study aims to investigate whether this training method provides additional benefits compared with traditional balance training. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of rehabilitation programs aimed at preventing falls.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
95 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* History of at least one fall within the past 12 months
* Age 18 years or older
* Ability to walk independently or with an assistive device
* Ability to understand and follow verbal and visual instructions
* Voluntary participation in the study and provision of written informed consent by signing the informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute orthopedic injury or an active musculoskeletal condition causing pain
* History of lower extremity surgery within the past 6 months
* Advanced neurological disorders (e.g., advanced Parkinson's disease, advanced dementia)
* Severe vestibular dysfunction or significant visual impairment
* Medical conditions that contraindicate exercise due to severe cardiovascular disease
* Advanced systemic diseases that severely affect balance
Primary outcome measure(s)
Change in Balance Performance (Berg Balance Scale) — Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention Balance performance is assessed using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). The scale consists of 14 functional tasks scored from 0 to 4. The total score ranges from 0 to 56, where higher scores indicate better balance and lower fall risk.
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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