Objective To compare the effectiveness of single, multiple, and multifactorial interventions to
prevent falls and fall‐related fractures in community‐dwelling older persons. Methods …

Background At least one‐third of community‐dwelling people over 65 years of age fall each
year. Exercises that target balance, gait and muscle strength have been found to prevent …

Background The effects of balance training (BT) in older adults on proxies of postural control
and mobility are well documented in the literature. However, evidence-based dose …

Background Approximately 30% of people over 65 years of age living in the community fall
each year. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2009. Objectives To …

Aims: Falls often result in soft tissue injuries, dislocations, fractures, longstanding pain and
reduced quality of life. Therefore, fall preventive programmes have been developed …

Physical inactivity, sarcopenia, and frailty are highly prevalent, independent predictors of
morbidity and mortality in patients with cirrhosis. Across a range of chronic diseases …

Background Fear of falling is common in older people and associated with serious physical
and psychosocial consequences. Exercise (planned, structured, repetitive and purposive …

Background In older adults, diminished balance is associated with reduced physical
functioning and an increased risk of falling. This is an update of a Cochrane review first …

Stroke survivors are at high risk for falls in all poststroke stages. Falls may have severe
consequences, both physically and psychosocially. Individuals with stroke have an …

Everyday locomotion and obstacle avoidance requires effective gait adaptation in response
to sensory cues. Many studies have shown that efficient motor actions are associated with μ …