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    Exercise for mild balance dysfunction: Research into practice

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    Authors
    Williams, S.
    Meyer, C.
    Batchelor, F.
    Hill, Keith
    Date
    2015
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Williams, S. and Meyer, C. and Batchelor, F. and Hill, K. 2015. Exercise for mild balance dysfunction: Research into practice. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 23 (4): pp. 588-596.
    Source Title
    Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
    DOI
    10.1123/japa.2014-0182
    ISSN
    1063-8652
    School
    School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/40643
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    The objective of this study was to determine whether improved balance outcomes achieved in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) using balance screening to identify mild balance dysfunction and home exercises could be translated into community settings. Community-dwelling people aged over 65 who expressed concerns about their balance, had less than two falls in the preceding 12 months, and who had mild balance impairment on screening were given an individualized home-based balance and strengthening exercise program with intermittent home-visit support by a physiotherapist. Of 71 participants assessed (mean age 77.3 years, 76% female), 58 (82%) completed the six-month intervention. Twenty six percent of participants regained balance performance within normal limits - similar to those achieved in the previous RCT. Successful results from a previous RCT were able to be translated into community settings, with a similar magnitude of effect on balance and mobility.

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