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Recruiting seniors age 65-85 at risk of falling in Bomlo municipality. Clinical tests performed by physiotherapist. If risk of falling is confirmed, participants will be randomized to either intervention group with fall-preventing exercize program or to a control group. Follow-up over 5 years.
Participants randomized to either exercise group or control group. Tests for balance and strength performed by physiotherapist at inclusion, and after three and six months and one year for both groups. Further follow-up and further inclusion of participants had to be terminated due to the pandemic in Mach 2020, when group activities were no longer allowed.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exercize group | Experimental | 10 weeks of physical exercise. Testing of strength and balance. |
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| Control group | No Intervention | Testing of strength and balance. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical exercize | Behavioral | 10 weeks group exercize followed by community-based voluntary exercize |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Fall-related injuries | identified in electronic patient record in primary care | First year |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kjetil A Gjoesaeter | Bomlo Municipality | Study Chair |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bomlo municipality | Bremnes | Bomlo | 5430 | Norway |
Accepted for publication in Norwegian scientific journal "Utposten".
Spring 2021
Open access, available in Norwegian
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