Effect of Nervous System Mobilization on Older Adults' Postural Control

Effect of Nervous System Mobilization on Older Adults' Postural Control

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of nervous system mobilization and exercise with exercise only on institutionalized older adults' postural control.

It is anticipated that 26 institutionalized older adults will be randomly allocated to receive either exercise and neural mobilization (n=13) or exercise only (n=13).

Data on pain intensity (a vertical numeric rating scale) and location (body chart), depression (Geriatric Depression Scale), balance, hand grip strength, timed up and go and gait velocity will be collected at baseline, end of treatment and at 3 months follow up.

Statistical analysis will be performed using a mixed-methods ANOVA.

Inclusion Criteria:

• be 65 years of age or older;
• to have independent gait with or without technical aid;
• have indication of the institution's doctor for participation in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• inability to understand study aims.