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Implementing an Evidence-based Exercise Program to Reduce Falls in Community-dwelling Older Adults

Principal Investigator
Linda Li

Overview

Body Locations and Systems
Bones, Joints and Muscles
ClinicalTrials.gov#
NCT04851405
Status
Recruiting
Start/End Dates
Apr 22, 2021
Name/Title
Johnathan Tam, Research Coordinator
Phone
604-207-4027
Email Address
jtam@arthritisresearch.ca
Purpose of Study

The purpose of this study is to test two methods of delivering the Otago Exercise Program, which consists of strength and balance training delivered by a physiotherapist to seniors to help reduce falls and the risk of falls. 

Eligibility

Physiotherapists may be eligible to participate if they have never received training in brief action planning, and are willing to participate in or have completed training on the Otago Exercise Program. 

Older adults may be eligible to participate if they:

  • Are aged 65 or older
  • Self-report a non-syncopal fall, corroborated by an informant, in the previous six months
  • Are able to walk three metres with or without an assistive device
  • Live in an area served by Vancouver Coastal Health
  • Understand, speak and read English proficiently
  • Have access to a mobile device and internet
Disclaimer

Study Coordinators and Research Nurses cannot give medical advice over the phone. Telephone numbers and email addresses are provided for obtaining additional information on specific research studies only. If you have specific questions which require clinical expertise, please call your primary care physician.

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