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Short-term proprioceptive benefits with sensory-specific balance training in older adults
August 2013
Short-term proprioceptive benefits with sensory-specific balance training in older adults
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Sensory-specific balance training in older adults: effect on proprioceptive reintegration and cognitive demands
Phys Ther. 2007 Oct;87(10):1274-83. Epub 2007 Jul 17Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
36 healthy older adult patients were randomized to undergo either sensory-specific balance training or education on fall prevention. This study examined the effects of these interventions on improving proprioception and the primary outcome was a Center-of-pressure (COP) velocity change score. The results indicated that older adults that participated in sensory-specific balance exercise programs ha...
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