1Associate Professor, Sir J.P.College of Physiotherapy (B.P.Th.) affiliated to MUHS, Sir JP College of Physiotherapy, Chandra Educational Campus, Kelve Road West, Palghar, Pincode- 40110
2Professor, Parul institute of Physiotherapy and Research, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat-391760. Corresponding Email: dr.r.j.1988@gmail.com
3Associate Professor, Parul institute of Physiotherapy and Research, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat-391760
4Senior Specialist Physical Therapist, Mind Optimization & Health Advancement Network, 139, VOC Street, Thirukuralar Nagar Arumparthapuram Reddiyarpalayam Post Pondicherry 605010
5Assistant Professor, Apollo college of Physiotherapy, Anjora Durg, Chhattisgarh, India, Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Science & Ayush University of Chhattisgarh, Raipur, India
6Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, India, 203201
7Adjunct Professor, Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS Deemed University, Chennai 600077
8Senior Physical Therapist, Mind Optimization & Health Advancement Network, 139, VOC Street, Thirukuralar Nagar Arumparthapuram Reddiyarpalayam Post Pondicherry 605010
Corresponding Author: Rushikesh Joshi, Email: dr.r.j.1988@gmail.com
Background: Vestibular deficits are a significant contributor to falls among older adults due to impaired postural control and reduced sensory integration. Dual-task training, which combines cognitive and motor tasks, may enhance functional balance and reduce fall risk more effectively than conventional balance training.
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of dual-task vestibular and balance training in reducing fall risk among older adults with vestibular deficits.
Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 30 older adults (aged 60–75 years) with diagnosed vestibular deficits. Participants were randomly allocated into an experimental group (dual-task vestibular and balance training) and a control group (conventional balance training), with 15 participants in each group. Both groups received training for 6 weeks (3 sessions per week, 45 minutes per session). Outcome measures included Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up and Go (TUG), Dynamic Gait Index (DGI), and Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I). Data were analyzed using paired and independent t-tests with significance set at p < 0.05.
Results: Both groups showed significant improvements post-intervention (p < 0.05). However, the experimental group demonstrated significantly greater improvements in BBS, TUG, DGI, and FES-I scores compared to the control group (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: Dual-task vestibular and balance training is more effective than conventional balance training in improving functional balance and reducing fall risk among older adults with vestibular deficits. Incorporating cognitive-motor integration into vestibular rehabilitation may enhance fall prevention outcomes in this population.
How to cite this article: Chafekar VD, Joshi R, Singh AK, Nallathambi M, Kumar KS, Malhotra G, Soundararajan LR, Mou I. “Efficacy Of Dual-Task Vestibular And Balance Training In Reducing Falls Among Older Adults With Vestibular Deficits”. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026; 16(8s): 419-425; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.8s.56
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