| Reducing the risk of falls among older adults: the fallproof balance and mobility program. | |
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PMID: 21623303 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Fall-related deaths among the older adult segment of the population constitute a growing public health concern that is largely preventable. A growing body of research has identified a number of effective intervention strategies that can lower the incidence of falls and/or risk factors that contribute to heightened fall risk. One particularly effective intervention strategy that has been identified is exercise, whether individually prescribed or conducted in group-based settings. The Fallproof Balance and Mobility Program was developed in response to the need for effective community-based programs that target the important intrinsic risk factors (e.g., impaired balance and gait, muscle weakness) associated with increased fall risk. This theory-driven program adopts a multidimensional approach to balance and mobility that has proven to be effective in reducing fall risk among older adults identified as moderate-to-high risk for falls. The fidelity of the program also has been maintained by implementing an instructor certification program and standardizing program content and delivery. |
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Authors:
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Debra J Rose |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Current sports medicine reports Volume: 10 ISSN: 1537-8918 ISO Abbreviation: Curr Sports Med Rep Publication Date: 2011 May-Jun |
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Created Date: 2011-05-30 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101134380 Medline TA: Curr Sports Med Rep Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 151-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Center for Successful Aging, California State University, Fullerton, 800 North State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA. |
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