Dancing Against falls iN Community-dwElling older adults (DANCE): a study protocol of a stratified, block-randomised trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unintentional falls among older adults are of primary importance due to their impact on quality of life. Falling accounts for 95% of hip fractures, leading to an approximately six times increased risk of death within the first 3 months. Furthermore, physical and cognitive parameters are risk factors for falls. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of a 6-month salsa dance training intervention, compared with regular fitness circuit training and a control group.

Methods

This study will include 180 older adults: 90 healthy patients and 90 patients with osteoporosis. Participants will be allocated randomly in either of the groups, stratified according to age. Training groups will receive 2 weekly 1-hour training sessions, continuously through 6 months. P

SUBMITTER: Thomsen MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8788245 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature