Self-Monitoring of Balance Performance can Reduce the Rate of Falls Among Older Adults

Background: 29% of older adults fall annually, resulting in the leading cause of accidental death. Fall prevention programs typically include exercise training and self-monitoring of physical activity has a positive effect on the self-efficacy and self-regulation of exercise behaviors. We assessed i...

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Main Authors: Katharine E. Forth, Charles S. Layne, Stefan I. Madansingh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2021.680269/full