Surface Perturbation Training to Prevent Falls in Older Adults: A Highly Pragmatic, Randomized Controlled Trial.

CONCLUSION: The addition of some surface perturbation training to usual physical therapy significantly reduced injurious falls up to 3 months post-treatment. Further study is warranted to determine the optimal frequency, dose, progression and duration of surface perturbation aimed at training postural responses for this population.
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Source: Physical Therapy - January 29, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Lurie JD, Zagaria AB, Ellis L, Pidgeon D, Gill-Body KM, Burke C, Armbrust K, Cass S, Spratt KF, McDonough CM Tags: Phys Ther Source Type: research