Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2014 Sep-Oct;59(2):312-6. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2014.03.013. Epub 2014 Apr 5. da Silva Borges EG1, de Souza Vale RG2, Cader SA3, Leal S4, Miguel F2, Pernambuco CS5, Dantas EH5. Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of a ballroom dancing program on the postural balance of institutionalized elderly residents. The sample […]
Physical therapies for improving balance and reducing falls risk in osteoarthritis of the knee: A systematic review Age and Aging, 08/26/2014 Review Article Clinical Trial Below Mat S, et al. – This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of physical therapies in improving balance and reducing falls risk among patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Strength training, […]
The Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project Hirani V J Am Geriatr Soc. 2014 Mar;62(3):417-25. doi: 10.1111/jgs.12693. Epub 2014 Feb 27. The study aims to explore associations between serum 25–hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels and a wide range of health conditions, physical performance measures, disability, and mortality in a large epidemiological study to identify an […]
by Todd Neale Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today February 24, 2014 Older adults with multiple chronic health conditions — including hypertension — appear to be at greater risk for sustaining serious fall injuries when treated for high blood pressure, an observational study showed. During 3 years of follow-up, 9% of adults with an average age […]
Neil Osterweil November 05, 2013 Full Story (may require free registration): http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/813844 BOSTON — The gentle art of tai chi, as well as strength and flexibility exercises, can help seniors avoid potentially serious falls through conditioning and a gain in self-confidence, according to several new studies. “Seniors who do tai chi become less dependent on their […]
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found that fall prevention exercise programs reduced falls in older adults and had other beneficial effects.
Eur Spine J. 2013 Jun; 22(6): 1346–1353. Published online 2013 Feb 27. doi: 10.1007/s00586-013-2721-9 PMCID: PMC3676567 Shiro Imagama Abstract Objective Risk factors for falling in elderly people remain uncertain, and the effects of spinal factors and physical ability on body balance and falling have not been examined. The objective of this study was to investigate […]