[HTML][HTML] Diagnostic balance tests for assessing risk of falls and distinguishing older adult fallers and non-fallers: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Falls are a major cause of injury and morbidity in older adults. To reduce the incidence of
falls, a systematic assessment of the risk of falling is of paramount importance. The purpose …
falls, a systematic assessment of the risk of falling is of paramount importance. The purpose …
A systematic review of one-legged balance performance and falls risk in community-dwelling adults
Objective The aim of this systematic review was to synthesise all published evidence on
associations between one-legged balance performance and falls. Methods Medline …
associations between one-legged balance performance and falls. Methods Medline …
Suspension training HIIT improves gait speed, strength and quality of life in older adults
JD Jiménez-García, A Martínez-Amat… - … journal of sports …, 2019 - thieme-connect.com
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a 12-week high-intensity interval exercise (HIIT)
training program involving suspension exercises (TRX) on the muscle strength, body …
training program involving suspension exercises (TRX) on the muscle strength, body …
Falls risk in relation to activity exposure in high-risk older adults
Background Physical activity is linked to many positive health outcomes, stimulating the
development of exercise programs. However, many falls occur while walking and so …
development of exercise programs. However, many falls occur while walking and so …
[HTML][HTML] Factors of balance determining the risk of falls in physically active women aged over 50 years
G Bednarczuk, I Rutkowska - PeerJ, 2022 - peerj.com
Background Balance disorders are believed to be one of the main reasons for falls in older
adults. They are related to natural processes of ageing, resulting in deterioration of …
adults. They are related to natural processes of ageing, resulting in deterioration of …
[HTML][HTML] Neither Timed Up and Go test nor Short Physical Performance Battery predict future falls among independent adults aged≥ 75 years living in the community
B Pettersson, E Nordin, A Ramnemark… - Journal of frailty …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objectives: Previous research has shown that balance and gait difficulties are predictors of
falls. The aim of this study was to evaluate the predictive validity of two tools reporting on …
falls. The aim of this study was to evaluate the predictive validity of two tools reporting on …
Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test in healthy women 50–79 years old
JE Freund, DM Stetts, A Oostindie… - Journal of women & …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT The Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test (LQ-YBT), a measure of dynamic balance
used in young adults, has not been adequately studied in older women. We determined the …
used in young adults, has not been adequately studied in older women. We determined the …
Physical activity and function in assisted living residents
B Resnick, E Galik, M Boltz, E Vigne… - Western journal of …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
The purpose of this study was to consider the feasibility, reliability, and validity of
MotionWatch 8. A total of 249 residents were recruited from 26 assisted living settings. Data …
MotionWatch 8. A total of 249 residents were recruited from 26 assisted living settings. Data …
Aberrant decision-making as a risk factor for falls in aging
Neuromotor impairments resulting from natural aging and aging-related diseases are often
accompanied by a heightened prevalence of falls and fall-related injuries. Conventionally …
accompanied by a heightened prevalence of falls and fall-related injuries. Conventionally …
Maladaptive fall risk appraisal and falling in community-dwelling adults aged 60 and older: implications for screening
Objectives We aimed to examine the characteristics of maladaptive fall risk appraisal (FRA),
discrepancies between physical and perceived-fall risk, and their associations with falls …
discrepancies between physical and perceived-fall risk, and their associations with falls …