Perturbation-based gait training to improve daily life gait stability in older adults at risk of falling: protocol for the REACT randomized controlled trial

Perturbation-based gait training to improve daily life gait stability in older adults at risk of falling: protocol for the REACT randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background The European population is rapidly ageing. There is an urgent need for innovative solutions to reduce fall risk in older adults. Perturbation-based gait training is a promising new method to improve reactive balance responses. Whereas positive effects on task-specific dynamic bal...

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Main Authors: Markus M. Rieger, Selma Papegaaij, Frans Steenbrink, Jaap H. van Dieën, Mirjam Pijnappels
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Treadmill
Exercise test
Walking
Accidental falls
Aging
Postural balance
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01566-z

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