Objective To compare the effectiveness of single, multiple, and multifactorial interventions to
prevent falls and fall‐related fractures in community‐dwelling older persons. Methods …

Background At least one‐third of community‐dwelling people over 65 years of age fall each
year. Exercises that target balance, gait and muscle strength have been found to prevent …

The ability to control balance during activities of daily living (ADL) is impaired in older adults
as a result of deterioration in the sensory systems (ie, vestibular, visual, somatosensory), the …

Background Older adults and individuals with neurological conditions are at an increased
risk for falls. Although physical exercise can prevent falls, certain types of exercise may be …

Classical studies in animal preparations suggest a strong role for spinal control of posture. In
humans it is now established that the cerebral cortex contributes to postural control of …

Purpose: One of the cause of adaptations due to exercise training is increased capillary
density or angiogenesis. increased blood flow to hippocampus tissue causes improvement …

Objective: To evaluate the effects of a balance training program including dual-and multi-
task exercises on fall-related self-efficacy, fear of falling, gait and balance performance, and …

Background The risk of falling and associated injuries increases with age. Therefore, the
prevention of falls is a key priority in geriatrics and is particularly based on physical …

Background Improved preferred gait speed in older adults is associated with increased
survival rates. There are inconsistent findings in clinical trials regarding effects of exercise …

Objective: To identify the risk factors for falls of the community-dwelling elderly in order to
update the Taxonomy II of NANDA International. Method: A systematic literature review …