Gait Training For Reducing Risk Of Fall in the Elderly

Falling is considered one of the major problems that may affect the elderly, which may lead to bad consequences. Safe walking needs the older adult to anticipate and respond quickly to external demands and sudden environmental changes.Many studies have shown that treadmill training is effective in improving the elderly person's ability to walk and avoid falls. The C-Mill treadmill is an innovative device that recently used for the training of impaired gait and balance.Therefore, this study will aim to evaluate the efficacy of gait training with a virtual reality treadmill on the risk of fall in the elderly.

Inclusion Criteria:60 healthy older adults, both sexes, will participate in this study. Their ages will be between 60 to 70 years. They should have stable medical status based on a confirmed written medical report signed by their physicians. All participants should not receive other training to improve their balance and gait during the duration of the study application except through this study training program.Exclusion Criteria:The exclusion criteria will include any participant with:a cognitive reduction (< 23 points based on the Mini-Mental State Examination scale;muscle paralysis,fixed lower limb bony deformities,balance deficits,visual problems,diabetes mellitus,polyneuropathy,gait disorders,using assistive walking devices during walking,vertigo, anti-seizures drug use and hypertension,vestibular and cerebellar problems; andauditory and perceptual diseases/impairments