Balance Training
Original Editor - Lucinda hampton
Top Contributors - Ahmet Begde, Lucinda hampton, Anthonia Abraham, Kim Jackson, Oyemi Sillo, Candace Goh, Aminat Abolade and Nupur Smit Shah
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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.
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