… Specifically, we examined participation in balance exercises recommended to prevent falls
and in physical activities that enhance or may enhance balance abilities among older people …

… of risk assessment procedures. This article, the first of three on falls prevention, discusses
common risk factors and reviews the evidence about prevention through physical activity. …

… that exercise, or rather physical activity, is associated with a reduced risk of fall-related and
… to vigorous physical activity was associated with a 38% and 45% reduction of hip fracture risk …

… clinical relevance in predicting fall risk in persons with MS. We … fall risk would present with
reduced physical activity behavior … physical activity and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (…

… Physical activity in daily life can be categorized into occupational, … other activities (Caspersen,
Powell, & Christenson, 1985). A primary role of physical activity in the prevention of falls is …

… of falls, but to date, we have little knowledge about the effects of Adapted Physical Activity …
effects of an Adapted Physical Activity programme on balance, risk of falls and quality of life …

… balance, gait, and strength reduce risk of falls in older adults,2-4 … physical activity (MVPA)
in reducing risk of falls in older adults is unclear. Some studies suggest a role of MVPA in fall …

… and high physical function (n = 197). Using generalized linear equation … physical activity
and low physical function had a greater fall risk over time, followed by the high physical activity …

… physical activity could increase falls due to increased exposure to risk, we suggest that those
undertaking trials of physical activity interventions in older people consider monitoring falls. …

… fall risk and perceived risk of falls have been attributed to a number of factors among elders,
protective factors for fall … environment and physical activity, and differentiated fall risk factors …