The physical activity and fall risk among Iranian older male adults

M Kushkestani, M Parvani, SE Nosrani… - The Open Nursing …, 2020 - benthamopen.com
Background: Fall is a major cause of disability and mortality in the elderly. Objective: The
aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between the level of physical …

[HTML][HTML] Examining Fall Risk and Related Factors in Rural Older Adults: A Cross-sectional Study in Yazd Province, Iran

M Abbasi-Shavazi, S Jambarsang… - Iranian Journal of …, 2024 - jhs.mazums.ac.ir
According to the forecasts of the current statistics, the world's elderly population in 2030 will
grow from 9% to 16% and in Iran from 6.5% to 17.5%[1]. Evidence suggests that increasing …

The feasibility and potential effectiveness of a conventional and exergame intervention to alter balance-related outcomes including fall risk: a mixed methods study

C Rogers - 2020 - open.uct.ac.za
Introduction: Fall risk, occurrence and injury is increasing as the world ages, and Africa and
other emerging regions will not be spared. Similarly, the rise of noncommunicable diseases …