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Balance training may reduce risk factors for falling in older osteoporotic adults
July 2016
Balance training may reduce risk factors for falling in older osteoporotic adults
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Balance training with multi-task exercises improves fall-related self-efficacy, gait, balance performance and physical function in older adults with osteoporosis: a randomized controlled trial
Clin Rehabil. 2015 Apr;29(4):365-75.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
96 adults aged 65+ who were diagnosed with osteoporosis and displayed an increased fear of falling were randomized to receive either balance training (BT) alone, in combination with physical activity (PA), or were placed in a control group for a period of 12 weeks. The primary aim of this randomized control trial (RCT) was to determine whether the interventions improved fall-related self-efficacy ...
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