Perturbation-based balance training: Principles, mechanisms and implementation in clinical practice
C McCrum, TS Bhatt, MHG Gerards… - Frontiers in sports and …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Since the mid-2000s, perturbation-based balance training has been gaining interest as an
efficient and effective way to prevent falls in older adults. It has been suggested that this task …
efficient and effective way to prevent falls in older adults. It has been suggested that this task …
Neuromuscular adaptations to perturbation-based balance training using treadmill belt accelerations do not transfer to an obstacle trip in older people: A cross-over …
Background This study examined (i) adaptations in muscle activity following perturbation-
based balance training (PBT) using treadmill belt-accelerations or PBT using walkway trips …
based balance training (PBT) using treadmill belt-accelerations or PBT using walkway trips …
Empfehlungen für ein körperliches Training zur Sturzprävention bei älteren, selbständig lebenden Menschen
Stürze sind der wichtigste Risikofaktor für Frakturen im Alter. Epidemiologische Studien
haben viele Risikofaktoren für Stürze identifiziert, die durch strukturiertes körperliches …
haben viele Risikofaktoren für Stürze identifiziert, die durch strukturiertes körperliches …
A survey of Israeli physical therapists regarding reactive balance training
Background 'Reactive balance training'(RBT) was developed to improve balance reactions
to unexpected losses of balance. Although this training method is effective, its practical …
to unexpected losses of balance. Although this training method is effective, its practical …
The Acceptability of a Community-Based Perturbation-Based Balance Training to Older Adults and Healthcare Professionals
J Whitten, B O'Leary, D Graham… - Gerontology and …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Perturbation-based balance training (PBT) is a promising fall risk reduction
method that involves inducing unexpected perturbations to balance to train participants …
method that involves inducing unexpected perturbations to balance to train participants …
[HTML][HTML] Action observation with motor simulation of reactive stepping: A randomized study in older adults with a history of falls
L Hagedoorn, A Ruiz-Rodríguez, I Leijen… - Experimental …, 2025 - Elsevier
Background Perturbation-based training improves reactive stepping responses to prevent
falling following a loss-of-balance. As there is currently no safe and feasible method for …
falling following a loss-of-balance. As there is currently no safe and feasible method for …
Development of an Elliptical Perturbation System that provides unexpected perturbations during elliptical walking (the EPES system)
S Sade, H Pickholz, I Melzer, A Shapiro - Journal of NeuroEngineering …, 2023 - Springer
Background 'Perturbation-based balance training'(PBBT) is a training method that was
developed to improve balance reactive responses to unexpected balance loss. This training …
developed to improve balance reactive responses to unexpected balance loss. This training …
Feasibility, effectiveness and acceptability of two perturbation-based treadmill training protocols to improve reactive balance in fall-prone older adults (FEATURE) …
Introduction Perturbation-based balance training (PBT) targets the mechanism of falls (eg,
slipping, tripping) to specifically train the recovery actions needed to avoid a fall. This task …
slipping, tripping) to specifically train the recovery actions needed to avoid a fall. This task …
Neuromuscular mechanisms of motor adaptation to repeated treadmill-slip perturbations during stance in healthy young adults.
Treadmill-based repeated perturbation training (PBT) induces motor adaptation in reactive
balance responses, thus lowering the risk of slip-induced falls. However, little evidence …
balance responses, thus lowering the risk of slip-induced falls. However, little evidence …
Acceptability of Two Perturbation-Based Balance Training Paradigms: Perturbation Treadmill versus Dynamic Stability Training in the Presence of Perturbations
Introduction: Perturbation-based balance training (PBT) is promising for fall prevention in
older adults, mimicking real-life fall situations at a person's stability thresholds to improve …
older adults, mimicking real-life fall situations at a person's stability thresholds to improve …