Multifactorial Intervention with Balance Training as a Core Component Among Fall-prone Older Adults

Feasibility and effect of supplementing a modified OTAGO intervention with multisensory balance exercises in older people who fall: a pilot randomized controlled trial

“…Multisensory balance and stretching exercises were well-tolerated by participants, with no issues relating to provision or performance of the supplementary exercises programme in the home environment identified, and both treatment groups' drop-out rate comparable with that noted in other work. 22,23 Current results support previous findings identifying no negative effect of age on multisensory rehabilitation in older adults with dizziness or vestibular pathology. 7,24 Participants also reported adherence to the provided exercises, however, this was not formally measured.…”

Strength and Balance Training for Adults With Peripheral Neuropathy and High Risk of Fall: Current Evidence and Implications for Future Research

“…Numerous studies, primarily in the physical therapy and geriatric literature, support the use of strength and balance training exercises among community dwelling adults with postural instability or high risk for falls (Allet et al, 2010; Arampatzis et al, 2011; Beling & Roller, 2009; Clemson et al, 2010; Comans et al, 2010; Conroy et al, 2010; Hagedorn & Holm, 2010; Iwamoto et al, 2009; Kruse et al, 2010; Miller et al, 2010; Morrison et al, 2010; Persch et al, 2009). These studies have direct application to oncology practice and research because many patients, particularly during chemotherapy or radiation therapy, or in advanced stages of disease, experience generalized weakness, muscle weakness, unsteadiness, or problems maintaining balance.…”

The Effect of Vibrotactile Cuing on Recovery Strategies From a Treadmill-Induced Trip

“…A number of studies have examined the effects of therapeutic programs (e.g., resistance, endurance, balance, gait training) to improve posture, which in turn may reduce rates of falling (e.g., [14][15][16][17][18]). However, some therapeutic programs that involve various physical exercises show no reduction in falls [19][20][21], whereas others fail to adequately address the unexpected balance perturbations (e.g., trips and slips) that are the major causes of falls during walking [9].…”