Randomization
visual or auditory impairments, traumatic brain injury, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular ailments, neurological or musculoskeletal conditions
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, UNCONTROLLED HYPERTENSION, DIABETES MELLITUS
Participants were randomly assigned to either the experimental (AOT + exercise) or control (exercise only) group. The randomization process for participant selection was executed with precision. Following the initial contact of 200 individuals who had agreed to participate, a meticulous assessment against the study criteria was conducted in a tranquil and spacious environment at the local municipal health clinic. The inclusion criteria encompassed individuals aged 65 to 80 years, scoring 24 or higher on the Mini Mental State Examination, without visual or auditory impairments, capable of walking unassisted, and devoid of neurological or musculoskeletal conditions impeding exercise. Exclusion criteria comprised uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular ailments, a history of traumatic brain injury, and major surgery within the preceding 6 months that resulted in walking difficulties. This comprehensive selection process ensured the integrity and appropriateness of participants in the study, maintaining rigorous research standards.