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Practical tips for prescribing exercise for fall prevention.
- Source :
- Osteoporosis International; Oct2019, Vol. 30 Issue 10, p1953-1960, 8p, 1 Color Photograph
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Clinical relevance: There is strong evidence from meta-analyses that exercise as a single intervention can reduce the number and risk of falls in community-dwelling older adults, yet not all types of exercise are equal. Observations: Programs that include 3 h a week of exercise and provide a high challenge to balance can reduce falls by almost 40%. Reactive and volitional stepping interventions have also been shown to reduce falls by about 50%. Evidence is less clear regarding the efficacy of exercise in individuals who have experienced a stroke, who live in long-term care, who have been recently discharged from the hospital, or who have visual impairments, but there is some evidence that multifactorial programs may be useful. Conclusion: Depending on the population, exercise as a single or as part of a multifactorial intervention may be beneficial in reducing falls. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0937941X
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Osteoporosis International
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 139163823
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-019-05141-0