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In addition to an increased risk of falls, diminished balance and mobility may limit activities of daily living or participation in leisure-time activities. Accordingly, it is essential that balance exercises be incorporated into the physical activity programs of older adults.<ref>NeuRa Balance training Available from:https://www.neura.edu.au/health/balance-training/ (Last accessed 17.10.2020)</ref> | In addition to an increased risk of falls, diminished balance and mobility may limit activities of daily living or participation in leisure-time activities. Accordingly, it is essential that balance exercises be incorporated into the physical activity programs of older adults.<ref>NeuRa Balance training Available from:https://www.neura.edu.au/health/balance-training/ (Last accessed 17.10.2020)</ref> | ||
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Balance training programs aim to: | |||
* Strengthen self-efficacy in balance control leading to improved fall-related self-efficacy, reduced fear of falling and increased walking speed | |||
* Improve physical function | |||
* Improve quality of life | |||
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Revision as of 03:35, 17 October 2020
Original Editor - Lucinda hampton
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Balance training is undertaken in order to
- Prevent falls/injury
- Improve pasture
- Improve strength
- Improve standing balance and locomotor performance in older adults
Decreased balance is attributable to an age-related decline in multiple physiological systems that contributes to decreased muscle flexibility and strength, reduced central processing of sensory information, and slowed motor responses.
In addition to an increased risk of falls, diminished balance and mobility may limit activities of daily living or participation in leisure-time activities. Accordingly, it is essential that balance exercises be incorporated into the physical activity programs of older adults.[1]
Aims[edit | edit source]
Balance training programs aim to:
- Strengthen self-efficacy in balance control leading to improved fall-related self-efficacy, reduced fear of falling and increased walking speed
- Improve physical function
- Improve quality of life
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ NeuRa Balance training Available from:https://www.neura.edu.au/health/balance-training/ (Last accessed 17.10.2020)
