Background The effects of balance training (BT) in older adults on proxies of postural control
and mobility are well documented in the literature. However, evidence-based dose …

The aims of this systematic review and meta-analysis were to evaluate the effects of physical
exercise on static and dynamic balance in the elderly population, and to analyze the number …

Background It has frequently been reported that balance and lower-extremity muscle
strength/power are associated with sports-related and everyday activities. Knowledge about …

This book provides an overview of human development and includes the relationship
between motor development and cognitive and social development. It explores factors …

Background It has become common practice to incorporate balance tasks into the training
program for athletes who want to improve performance and prevent injuries, in rehabilitation …

Background Cognitive impairment is a health problem that concerns almost every second
elderly person. Physical and cognitive training have differential positive effects on cognition …

Background With increasing age neuromuscular deficits (eg, sarcopenia) may result in
impaired physical performance and an increased risk for falls. Prominent intrinsic fall-risk …

Background Balance training is considered an important means to decrease fall rates in
seniors. Whether virtual reality training (VRT) might serve as an appropriate treatment …

Background About one-third of people older than 65 years fall at least once a year. Physical
exercise has been previously demonstrated to improve gait, enhance physical fitness, and …

One of the pillars which underpins active aging is found in the performance of physical
activity. While adherence to physical activity programs has traditionally been low in older …