[HTML][HTML] Tai Chi Chuan can improve balance and reduce fear of falling in community dwelling older adults: a randomized control trial

L Hosseini, E Kargozar, F Sharifi… - Journal of exercise …, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Fear of falling and balance impairment are prevalent in older adults and cause major
morbidities for this population. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Tai Chi …

Effects of substituting a portion of standard physiotherapy time with virtual reality games among community-dwelling stroke survivors

DKA Singh, NA Mohd Nordin, NAA Aziz, BK Lim… - BMC neurology, 2013 - Springer
Background Evidence indicates that the continuation of therapy among community-dwelling
stroke survivors improves physical function. Community rehabilitation programmes often …

Validation and reliability of Persian version of fall efficacy scale-international (FES-I) in community-dwelling older adults

D Khajavi - Iranian Journal of Ageing, 2013 - salmandj.uswr.ac.ir
Objectives: The purpose of this study was validation and reliability determination of Persian
translated version of Fall Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I). Methods & Materials: Statistical …

A proposed method of converting gait speed and TUG test in older subjects

J Kostka, N Sosowska, A Guligowska… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Sarcopenia is one of the most important health problems in advanced age. In 2019, the
European Working Group of Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) updated the …

Low physical activity and depression are the prominent predictive factors for falling in older adults: the Birjand Longitudinal Aging Study (BLAS)

S Mortazavi, A Delbari, M Vahedi, R Fadayevatan… - BMC geriatrics, 2023 - Springer
Background Falling in the older adults has many irreparable consequences, including
hospitalization to long-term care centers and loss of independence, depression and social …

[HTML][HTML] A feasibility study on home-based kyphosis-specific exercises on reducing thoracic hyperkyphosis in older adults

WY Li, J Lu, Y Dai, A Tiwari, PH Chau - International Journal of Nursing …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objectives This study aimed to assess the feasibility of the home-based kyphosis-specific
exercises among Chinese older adults with different exercise habits and explore its potential …

[HTML][HTML] Functional gait assessment tests in elderly: A systematic review

AA Norasteh, E Balayi, H Zarei - Caspian Journal of Neurological …, 2023 - cjns.gums.ac.ir
Aging is part of the biological process experienced by humans. Along with the growth of the
elderly population globally, Iran's population is also moving towards aging. It is estimated …

Effects of an 8-week exercise with Physioball on the correction of thoracic kyphosis, balance and quality of life in addicted men after quitting drugs

A Kazemi, R Mahdavinejad, G Ghasemi… - Journal of research in …, 2013 - jrrs.mui.ac.ir
Introduction: Exercise and physical activity have the potential of improving the health status
and quality of life of addicted people. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of an 8 …

[HTML][HTML] The prevalence and negative effects of thoracic hyperkyphosis on Chinese community-dwelling older adults in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China

WY Li, PH Chau, Y Dai, AF Tiwari - The Journal of nutrition, health and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Globally, 20% to 50% older adults have been found to have thoracic
hyperkyphosis. Negative effects on physical performance have been reported. However …

[HTML][HTML] Investigation of the validity and reliability of Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) in assessment of balance disorders in people with multiple sclerosis

S Kamalian Lari, HA Haghgoo… - Archives of …, 2018 - rehabilitationj.uswr.ac.ir
Objective Balance system and postural control are one of the major problems in people with
multiple sclerosis. Therefore, the assessment of the balance system and postural control is …