Perturbation-based balance training targeting both slip- and trip-induced falls among older adults: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults. Perturbation-based balance training (PBT) is an innovative approach to fall prevention that aims to improve the reactive balance response following perturbations such as slipping and tripping. Many of these PBT studies have targeted reactive balance after slipping or tripping, despite both contributing to a large proportion of older adult falls. The goal of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effects of PBT targeting slipping and tripping on laboratory-induced slips and trips. To build upon prior work, the present study included: 1) a control group; 2) separate training and assessment sessions; 3) PBT methods potentially more amenable for use outside the lab compared to methods employed elsewher

SUBMITTER: Allin LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7291462 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature