A continuously greying society is confronted with specific age‐related health problems (eg,
increased fall incidence/injury rate) that threaten both the quality of life of fall‐prone …

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: Falls are common among older adults. Many physical parameters including
reduced postural stability, decreased dynamic balance, gait disorders, strength deficits …

Purpose: The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to measure the effectiveness of
A Matter of Balance, a small-group based balance program, on muscle strength, gait …

A fall is an event where a person unintentionally and traumatically finds themselves on the
floor or a lower level. Falls are very common, especially in the older adult population. One in …

Background Falls amongst elderly people are often associated with fractures. Training of
balance and physical performance can reduce fall risk; however, it remains a challenge to …

Background Screening should have simple and easy-to-administer methods that identify
impairments associated with future fall risk, but there is a lack of literature supporting …

Demographic change in industrialized countries produced an increase in the proportion of
elderly people in our society, resulting in specific healthcare challenges. One such …

Annually, one in three seniors aged over 65 years fall. Balance and strength training can
reduce neuromuscular fall risk factors and fall rates. Besides conventional balance and …

Background Evidence suggests that there are several fall predictors in the elderly
population, including previous fall history and balance impairment. To date, however, the …