Perturbation-based balance training to improve balance control and reduce falls in older adults – study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Perturbation-based balance training to improve balance control and reduce falls in older adults – study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Falls are a common cause of injuries and hospitalization among older adults. While conventional balance training appears effective in preventing falls, a relatively large number of training sessions are needed and retention of the effects after the training period is hard to acco...

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Main Authors: Marissa H. G. Gerards, Rik G. J. Marcellis, Martijn Poeze, Antoine F. Lenssen, Kenneth Meijer, Rob A. de Bie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Accidental falls
Aged
Balance
Perturbation
Prevention
Older adults
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01944-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01944-7

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