Physical activity programs for balance and fall prevention in elderly

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Authors

Ewan Thomas · University of Palermo

Giuseppe Battaglia

Abstract

Balance is a multifactorial quality that can be effectively increased by different exercise training means. It is fundamental to promote physical activity in the aging adult, being that a negative effect on balance performance has been seen in the no-intervention control groups.

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Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Injury Epidemiology and Prevention Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment

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Published in: Medicine

Volume 98, Issue 27, pp. e16218-e16218

DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016218

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 55.78

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Physical activity programs for balance and fall prevention in elderly

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