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Incidence of falls reduced following balance training in patients with osteoporosis

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February 2019

Incidence of falls reduced following balance training in patients with osteoporosis

Vol: 8| Issue: 2| Number:95| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Effect of balance training on falls in patients with osteoporosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

J Rehabil Med. 2018 Jul 17;50(7):577-581. doi: 10.2340/16501977-2334

Contributing Authors:
X Shen X Zhou H Deng Q Lei

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Three randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis which evaluated the effect of balance training on fall incidence, functional balance (Berg Balance Scale), and functional performance (Timed Up and Go test) in individuals with osteoporosis. Pooled analysis on fall incidence demonstrated a significantly lower incidence among individuals who participated in balance training comp...

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