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IRCT20251121068066N10 IRCT 2026-05-04 Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan) The Effect of an 8-week Exercise Program Focused on Anticipatory postural Adjustments on Static and Dynamic balance in pri-fatigue and post-fatigue Elderly women The Effect of an 8-week Exercise Program Focused on Anticipatory postural Adjustments on Static and Dynamic balance in pri-fatigue and post-fatigue Elderly women 2026-05-31 anticipated 30 Recruiting https://irct.ir/trial/89605 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Treatment, Randomization description: The participants were first matched based on weight and height. Each matched pair was then randomly allocated to one of the two groups using block randomization and random sequences generated by the Random Allocation Software. The allocation process was conducted by an independent individual to minimize allocation bias. N/A Age‑related balance impairment in older women. Intervention 1: Control group: Older women (>60 years) receiving no intervention during the study period. Intervention 2: Intervention group: Elderly women aged over 60 years participated in an 8‑week exercise program focusing on enhancing the anticipatory postural adjustment mechanism of balance control. Training was performed three sessions per week, with each session lasting 60 minutes (10 minutes warm‑up, 40 minutes main exercises, and 10 minutes cool‑down). The main exercises consisted of ball throwing and catching tasks with progressive manipulation of variables such as throwing distance, direction, type of throw, ball weight, and body posture (changes in base of support). The program was progressively designed to challenge anticipatory balance mechanisms and improve motor function and balance control in older adults. Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available Justification or reason for indecision in sharing IPD is No further information available

public Hamed Arghavani

Jey Sharqi Street, Arghavanieh, Daneshgah Boulevard, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan), Isfahan

Isfahan Iran (Islamic Republic of) 39998-81551 +98 935 979 9744 hamed_arghavani1365@yahoo.com Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan) scientific Hamed Arghavani

Jey Sharqi Street, Arghavanieh, Daneshgah Boulevard, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan), Isfahan

Isfahan Iran (Islamic Republic of) 39998-81551 +98 935 979 9744 hamed_arghavani1365@yahoo.com Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan) Iran (Islamic Republic of) No medical or ethical contraindications for participating in the exercises (including visual, auditory, cardiopulmonary, communicative, etc.) Minimum age of 60 years Completion of the informed consent form 60 years no limit Female Absence of leg length discrepancy Failure to complete the tests and participate in the training sessions (The training program is designed for an 8‑week period with 3 sessions per week, totaling 24 one‑hour sessions. Participants who miss more than one‑third of the sessions—i.e., 8 sessions—for any reason will be excluded from the study.) Age‑related balance impairment in older women Treatment - Other Treatment - Other Control group: Older women (>60 years) receiving no intervention during the study period. Intervention group: Elderly women aged over 60 years participated in an 8‑week exercise program focusing on enhancing the anticipatory postural adjustment mechanism of balance control. Training was performed three sessions per week, with each session lasting 60 minutes (10 minutes warm‑up, 40 minutes main exercises, and 10 minutes cool‑down). The main exercises consisted of ball throwing and catching tasks with progressive manipulation of variables such as throwing distance, direction, type of throw, ball weight, and body posture (changes in base of support). The program was progressively designed to challenge anticipatory balance mechanisms and improve motor function and balance control in older adults. Static Balance: The ability to maintain static balance in older women. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after the 8‑week intervention period, assessed under both pre‑fatigue and post‑fatigue conditions. Method of measurement: Assessed using the Functional Reach Test. The maximum forward reach distance without stepping is measured, and the difference between the initial and maximal reach positions is recorded in centimeters. Dynamic Balance:The ability to maintain balance during movement and mobility. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after completion of the intervention, under both pre‑fatigue and post‑fatigue conditions. Method of measurement: Assessed using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. The time required to stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn, walk back, and sit down is recorded in seconds. Quality of Life: Health‑related quality of life in older women. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the completion of the 8‑week intervention. Method of measurement: Assessed using the validated SF‑36 questionnaire, which evaluates multiple domains of quality of life and provides a score ranging from 0 to 100. Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan) Approved 2024-08-27 Research Ethics Committee, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan) Jey Sharqi Street, Arghavanieh, Daneshgah Boulevard, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan), Isfahan Isfahan Isfehan Iran (Islamic Republic of)