{"title":"Effects of Power on Balance and Fall Prevention in Aging and Older Adults","authors":"Tzurei Chen, Yuri Yoshida","doi":"10.1097/TGR.0000000000000296","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"Falls are a common health issue among older adults. Muscle weakness, limited physical function, and balance impairment have been identified as the modifiable risk factors for falls. The purpose of this review is to analyze current evidence about the efficacy of power training in improving physical function, improving balance, and preventing falls in older adults. We also provide recommendations regarding power training protocols for older adults. This review suggests that power training is effective in reducing several risk factors for falls. Future interdisciplinary studies are needed to provide evidence about how to incorporate power training in a fall prevention program.","PeriodicalId":45972,"journal":{"name":"Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation","volume":"37 1","pages":"7 - 11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5000,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"3","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation","FirstCategoryId":"3","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1097/TGR.0000000000000296","RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q4","JCRName":"GERONTOLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Falls are a common health issue among older adults. Muscle weakness, limited physical function, and balance impairment have been identified as the modifiable risk factors for falls. The purpose of this review is to analyze current evidence about the efficacy of power training in improving physical function, improving balance, and preventing falls in older adults. We also provide recommendations regarding power training protocols for older adults. This review suggests that power training is effective in reducing several risk factors for falls. Future interdisciplinary studies are needed to provide evidence about how to incorporate power training in a fall prevention program.
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Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, (TGR) is a peer-reviewed journal that presents clinical, basic, and applied research, as well as theoretic information, consolidated into a clinically relevant format and provides a resource for the healthcare professional practicing in the area of geriatric rehabilitation. TGR provides useful, treatment-related information written by and for specialists in all aspects of geriatric care. Each issue focuses on a specific topic, providing dependable hands-on tips and techniques.
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