Original Research Article
Year: 2023 | Month: May | Volume: 13 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 199-207
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20230523
Effect of Multicomponent Lower Extremity Training (MLT) Technique on Fall Risk and Functional Mobility in Elderly Population
Sakshi Patwardhan1, Chintan Solanki2
1,2Department of neurosciences College of Physiotherapy, Wanless Hospital, MUHS University, Miraj, India
Corresponding Author: Sakshi Patwardhan
ABSTRACT
Background: Ageing is strongly linked to sensory, motor, cognitive impairments that can lead to decreased daily life functioning such as gait disturbances, falls, injuries, and mobility restriction. Reduction in Lower limb muscle strength, Flexibility and balance has been related with aging . Multicomponent Lower Extremity Training (MLT) Technique is a specialized lower extremity training which is designed to improve balance , flexibility and strength of lower limbs. This training includes flexibility, strengthening and balance exercises which is having lower load on spine..
Purpose: To evaluate effect of Multicomponent Lower Extremity Training (MLT) Technique on Fall risk and Functional Mobility in elderly population.
Methodology:33 participants were selected according to screening criteria and allocated in one group. The protocol will be given for 1 hour 6 sessions per week for 4 weeks. The outcome measures will be done with fall efficacy scale (FES) and 10 meter walk test.
Result: Based on the results of the test analysis at 5% significance level, there is a significant statistical reliable difference between the pre and post treatment values with p-value less than the 5% significance level (i.e. 0.001<0.05) in the study in clinical outcomes post intervention.
Conclusion: According to the results of our study, Multicomponent Lower Extremity Training (MLT) Technique proved to be beneficial for fall prevention and improving functional mobility in elderly population.
Key words: Elderly population, Fall risk, Functional mobility, Multicomponent Lower Extremity Training (MLT) technique