Effects of EMG-Biofeedback Balance Training on Hoffman's Reflex

Launched by MCMASTER UNIVERSITY · May 13, 2024

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Injuries caused by falls are a major worldwide issue and the most serious injuries include hip fractures and trauma to the brain. In-depth analysis of the risk factors for falls have discovered that balance disorders and abnormal gait are the strongest contributors. It is not a surprise that neural control of posture is altered as a function of age. Falls among the elderly has become an increasing issue and are leading to an escalating number of medical conditions, mortality and utilization of health care services. In Canada, 32 to 42% of older adults who are 70 years or older fall each yea...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Healthy older adults between 60-75 years old
• • able to stand free of assistive devices for at least 3 consecutive minutes
• • free of visual disorders that prevent meaningful interaction with the intervention interface.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Sustained a serious musculoskeletal injury in the past 6 months or have any diagnosis that could impact movement coordination or balance
• • significant cognitive or language barriers