Restoring walking ability in older adults with arm-in-arm gait training: study protocol for the AAGaTT randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Falls are a significant problem among older adults. While balance and functional exercises have been shown to be effective, it remains unclear whether regular walking has specific effects on reducing the risk of falls.

Rationale

Older people who fall frequently have impaired gait patterns. Recent studies have suggested using interpersonal synchronization: while walking arm-in-arm, an older person synchronizes steps with a younger person to reinstate a better gait pattern. This method of gait training may reduce the risk of falls.

Objective

The aim is to assess the efficacy of an arm-in-arm gait-training program in older people.

Design

The arm-in-arm gait training trial (AAGaTT) is a single-site, open label, two-arm, randomized controlled trial.

Parti

SUBMITTER: Gigonzac M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10481504 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature