Effect of Treadmill Perturbation Training on Falls

Launched by AALBORG UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Jan 27, 2021

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Approximately one-third of older adults fall at least once a year, and about 10% of these falls cause serious injuries such as head injuries and fractures. In fact, falls are the most frequent cause of injuries among older adults and often lead to disability, institutionalization, and premature death.

Multiple fall prevention interventions have been examined to reduce the fall rate, and physical exercise has continuously been proven as an effective and cost-effective approach. However, traditional exercise approaches, such as balance and muscle-strengthening training, have only shown a mod...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • ≥65 years old
• • Community-dwelling
• • Able to walk without a walking aid
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Any of the following self-reported conditions: Any orthopedic surgery within the past 12 months, osteoporosis or history of osteoporosis-related fractures (low impact hip, spine, and wrist fracture), or progressive neurological disease (e.g., Parkinson, multiple sclerosis)
• • An unstable medical condition that would prevent safe participation
• • Severe cognitive impairment (a score \<8 in The Short Orientation-Memory-Concentration Test)
• • Current participation in another fall prevention trial