
Long-term assessment of balance training in the elderly finds potential increase in falls

Long-term assessment of balance training in the elderly finds potential increase in falls
Long-term effects of new progressive group balance training for elderly people with increased risk of falling - a randomized controlled trial
Clin Rehabil. 2013 May;27(5):450-8. doi: 10.1177/0269215512462908. Epub 2012 Oct 31Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
59 elderly participants were recruited to determine the effect of a balance training program on gait parameters and step execution. Participants were allocated to undergo group balance training or to a control protocol, where they were instructed to live life normally. Despite the beneficial effect of the balance training after 3 months, assessment at 9 and 15 months displayed that most improveme...
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