Objective To examine the effects of stepping interventions on fall risk factors and fall
incidence in older people. Data source Electronic databases (PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL …

This article reviews the evidence for cortical involvement in shaping postural responses
evoked by external postural perturbations. Although responses to postural perturbations …

Background Older adults and individuals with neurological conditions are at an increased
risk for falls. Although physical exercise can prevent falls, certain types of exercise may be …

Background: balancing reactions that involve rapid stepping or reaching movements are
critical for preventing falls. These compensatory reactions are much more rapid than …

Reaction time has a been a favorite subject of experimental psychologists since the middle
of the nineteenth century (reviewed in Deary et al.,(2011)). However, many of these papers …

Background Stepping impairments are associated with physical and cognitive decline in
older adults and increased fall risk. Exercise interventions can reduce fall risk, but …

Traditionally, balance training has been used to rehabilitate ankle injuries and postural
deficits. Prospective studies have shown preventive effects with respect to ankle and knee …

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

Background Compensatory stepping and grasping reactions are prevalent responses to
sudden loss of balance and play a critical role in preventing falls. The ability to execute …

An increased susceptibility to falling leading to functional disability is one of the major
problems associated with human aging. Even in the absence of injury resulting from falling …