Falling is the second most prevalent cause of accidental death in the world. Currently
available clinical tests to assess balance in older people are insufficiently sensitive to screen …

Purpose Exercise-based falls-prevention programs are cost-effective population-based
approaches to reduce the risk of falling for older adults. The aim was to evaluate the short …

O medo de cair caracteriza-se pela ansiedade ao caminhar ou preocupação excessiva em
cair. Objetivou-se investigar os fatores associados ao medo de queda recorrente entre os …

Few studies have addressed changes in physical activity participation over time among the
elderly. The authors hypothesized that there were distinct trajectories of physical activity …

Research suggests that different levels of intensity of leisure walking can affect the mental
health of older adults. Unfortunately, insufficient evidence exists as to the recommended …

Falls are a leading contributor to disability in older adults. Increased muscle co-contraction
in the lower extremities during static and dynamic balance challenges has been associated …

Purpose: As the proportion of older adults in Germany continues to grow, so does the need
for physical activity as a strategy for health promotion. The purpose of this study is to gain …

Abstract Purpose of the Study: This study aims to investigate the effects of a walking program
on aerobic endurance and function in a sample of sedentary elderly people. Design and …

Objetivou analisar a incidência e os fatores associados às quedas em idosos praticantes de
atividades físicas. A amostra constituiu-se de 28 idosos inseridos no Programa de …

Objective: Considering a world-wide increase of the elderly population and the age-related
ceasing of functional capacities, maintenance of body balance is crucial to avoid falls and …