The Effect Of Multisensory Training On Balance And Gait Among Elderly Populations For Fall Prevention: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Abstract

Background: Balance And Gait Abnormalities Puts Older Persons At Increased Risk Of Falling And So Fall Prevention Has Become An Important Topic In Aged. To Determine The Effectiveness Of Multisensory Training On Balance And Gait In Elderly Populations For Fall Prevention This Study Is Done. Methodology: Study Design: Experimental Study; Pre And Post Type; Convenient Sampling; With 70 Subjects; Study Duration: 6 Weeks; Study Setting: Vgn Society; Procedure: After Ethical Clearance Subjects Fulfilling The Inclusion Criteria Were Included In The Study. An Informed Consent Was Obtained From The Individuals After Explaining Clearly About The Treatment Protocol. The Subjects Were Assessed Pre And Post To The Treatment Sessions Using Dgi, Bbs And Those Who Have Abc Score Of Greater That 50 Were Chosen. A Total Of 50 Subjects Were Taken Conveniently And Divided In Two Groups Group A And Group B With 25 Subjects In Each Group.Result And Conclusion: The Study Concludes That There Is Improvement In Both The Groups Of Dgi, Bbs, Abc Scale In Post Test, There Was Also A Statistically Significant Difference In The Experimental And Control Groups. In Order To Improve The Balance And Gait Multisensory Training Along With Gaze Stabilization Exercise Can Be Advised.