Motor Control Exercises and Neural Mobilization in Posture of Older Adults

Effects of Motor Control Exercises With and Without Neural Mobilization on Postural Control of Older Adults

The aim of this research is to find and compare the effect of Motor control exercises with and without neural mobilization on postural control of older adults.

Randomized controlled trials done at Bilqees Eidhi and Afiyat old age home Lahore.The sample size was 40. The subjects were divided in two groups, 20 subjects in Motor control exercise group and 20 in Motor control exercise with neural gliding group. Study duration was of 6 months. Sampling technique applied was purposive non probability sampling technique. Only 65-80 years of older adults included in study. Tools used in the study are time up and go test(TUG), Gait speed, Static balance and Quality of life(OPQOL35). Data was analyzed through SPSS 21.

Inclusion Criteria

• Both male and female were included
• Older adults having age range from 60-80 years or older
• Adults whose score is more than 24 on mini mental state examination.
• Ambulate independently with or without a walking aid
• Adults who had permission from the institution's doctor to participate in exercise classes.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with altered conscious level
• Adults who cannot ambulate (bed ridden patients)
• Patient with any neurological condition like stroke, multiple sclerosis and TBI
• Patients with severe orthopedic condition like fractures and rheumatoid arthritis
• Patient having any cardiac condition
• Adults walking with walking aids like sick and crutches
• Adults having vertigo or vestibular problems.
• Adults having history of recurrent falls.