Effect of Whole-Body Tactile Stimulation for the Improvements of Postural and Balance Control to Prevent Fall Incidents /
وكيل مرتبط
Kim, In-Ju,, مشرف الرسالة العلمية
تاريخ النشر
2022
اللغة
الأنجليزية
الكلمة الدالة
نوع الرسالة الجامعية
Thesis
الملخص
Slips and falls are substantial safety and health concerns affecting the growing population of older adults. It is proven that ageing is related to a gradual decrease in overall sensory, and musculoskeletal function that affects the overall mechanical abilities of the body such as balancing, postural stability, and performing tasks that expose the population of older adults to the risk of falling. This research study aimed to identify strategies for reducing fall incidents amongst the older populations in the United Arabs Emirates (UAE). To achieve this aim, this study shed light on the whole-body tactile stimulation technology (WBTST) via whole body vibration (WBV). This is a new modern engineering innovation that has been proposed to optimize diverse types of musculoskeletal mechanisms as a theoretically effective workout procedure. This research investigated the benefit of applying WBTST combined with a balance exercise program through randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to compare between two groups in terms of balance functions and functional mobility. The total number of participants was N=20, who were randomized to the WBTST group (n=10), and the control group (CON) (n=10). The study revealed increased results in both groups, demonstrated in the Functional Reach Test (FRT) for the assessment of the limits of stability, and in the Mini-BESTest measuring the balance abilities, with a significant difference (p-value < 0.05) from baseline values. However, only the WBTST group showed significant improvement in the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) that evaluates the functional mobility (p = 0.033 < 0.05). Additionally, the WBTST group showed a more significant increase in the Mini-BESTest (p = 0.011) and in the FRT (p = 0.045). From these findings, fall risks associated with deteriorated bodily functions, such as balance, might be reduced, indicating that WBTST can be used in fall prevention programs as a part of safety management and to assist older adults and workers maintain safe and healthy lifestyles. Furthermor
ملاحظة
A thesis is presented to the University of Sharjah in partial fulfilment of the thesis requirement for the degree of Master of Science in Engineering Management, University of Sharjah, 2022.
القالب
أطروحات
تصنيف مكتبة الكونجرس
WT104 Z12e 2022
المعرف المحلي
b16375476