Frame Fit. A randomised controlled trial to determine the acceptability, safety and efficacy of a falls prevention exercise programme for walking frame users.
Description: Falls are common among people with walking and balance difficulties, particularly those who have to use a walking frame to get around. Exercise programmes to improve balance effectively prevent falls. However, no programme has been designed to include the frame in the exercise or provided exercises to address the unique challenges to mobility and balance experienced by frame users. This project will test a fall prevention exercise programme developed specifically for frame users. Frame users will be randomly assigned to receive either this exercise or usual care. Balance, mobility and falls will then be compared between these two groups.
Amount: £152,600
Funding type: fellowship
Funder scheme: HEE/NIHR Integrated Clinical and Practitioner Academic Programme
Start date: 2014-04-01
End date: 2018-03-31
Investigator: Julie Whitney
Institution: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Funded outputs count: 3
Funder award ID: CAT CL-2013-04-007
OpenAlex ID: G8593832067