Background Opting to use aquatic or land-based physical therapy exercises to improve
balance, gait, quality of life and reduce fall-related outcomes in community-dwelling older …

While listening, we commonly participate in simultaneous activities. For instance, at
receptions people often stand while engaging in conversation. It is known that listening and …

Background This study examined the relationship between speech-in-noise recognition and
incident/recurrent falls due to balance problems ten years later (RQ-1); 10-year change in …

There is growing evidence linking hearing impairments and the deterioration of postural
stability in older adults. To our knowledge, however, no study to date has investigated the …

While the hazardous effects of microplastics (MPs) are increasingly reported, it remains
uncertain if MPs induce inner ear dysfunction. Nonetheless, prevalence of inner ear …

Importance Hearing loss may contribute to poor functional status via cognitive impairment
and social isolation. Hearing aids may play a protective role by attenuating these …

Background Hearing loss (HL) is prevalent in older individuals. It is suggested that there is
an association between age-related HL, walking and balance, leading to poorer function …

Objective The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for self-reported balance problems,
and to analyse associations between hearing and balance. Design A battery of tests was …

Objectives: Recent studies have suggested that older adults with hearing loss (HL) are at a
greater risk of postural instability than those with normal hearing. However, little is known …

Introduction: Balance and postural control are related to hearing and hearing loss, but
whether they can be improved with hearing aid use in older adults is not clear. We …