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- Title
Does perturbation-based balance training prevent falls? Systematic review and meta-analysis of preliminary randomized controlled trials.
- Authors
Mansfield, Avril; Wong, Jennifer S; Bryce, Jessica; Knorr, Svetlana; Patterson, Kara K
- Abstract
Older adults and individuals with neurological conditions are at an increased risk for falls. Although physical exercise can prevent falls, certain types of exercise may be more effective. Perturbation-based balance training is a novel intervention involving repeated postural perturbations aiming to improve control of rapid balance reactions.
- Publication
Physical therapy, 2015, Vol 95, Issue 5, p700
- ISSN
1538-6724
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.2522/ptj.20140090