Ballet practice improves neuromuscular and biomechanical responses to an unexpected standing-slip in older adults

C Simpkins, F Yang - Journal of Neurophysiology, 2024 - journals.physiology.org
Falls and fall-induced injuries are common and consequential in older adults. Ballet
emphasizes full-body coordination, leg strength, and postural control. However, it remains …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of Hard-and Soft-Density Insoles on the Postural Control of Adults over 65 Years of Age: A Cross over Clinical Trial

V Martínez-Córcoles, R Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo… - Bioengineering, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background: there is a high risk of falls in older adults. One of the factors contributing to fall
episodes is advancing age due to deterioration of the proprioceptive system. Certain clinical …

Neurobiomechanical Mechanisms of Ballet Preventing Falls in Older Adults

C Simpkins - 2024 - scholarworks.gsu.edu
Falls and associated injuries are common in older adults. Dance-based interventions may
be appealing options for improving balance and reducing falls in this population. Ballet …