Source: Trustech: the North West NHS innovation service
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Date of publication: January 2016
Publication type: Website
In a nutshell: An innovation from Trafford Hospitals (CMFT) and the University of Manchester will help to reduce the number of falls in the older population. Exergames utilises Microsoft Kinect gaming technology to help improve strength, co-ordination and movement of its target users; elderly people at risk from falls.
Length of publication: 1 page
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Source: Human Movement Science, 2015, Vol 44 p. 192-200
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Date of publication: December 2015
Publication type: Journal article
In a nutshell: Both muscle strength and muscle power have been related to falls in older adults, and this study aimed to identify which is more important in preventing slip-related falls. Younger adults were chosen to participate in the study. Findings suggested that power could be more closely related to a slip fall. The findings could be used to provide guidance to identify individuals at increased risk of falling and design effective prevention training paradigms aimed at maximising muscle power among older adults and those with disabilities.
Length of publication: 8 pages
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Source: The Lancet, 2015, online
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Date of publication: April 2015
Publication type: Journal article
In a nutshell: Falls are the most frequent adverse events that are reported in hospitals. The effectiveness of individualised falls-prevention education for patients were examined, supported by training and feedback for staff, delivered as a ward-level programme. Eight rehabilitation units in general hospitals in Australia participated. Individualised patient education programmes combined with training and feedback to staff added to usual care were found to reduce the rates of falls and injurious falls in older patients in rehabilitation hospital-units.
Length of publication: 1 page
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Source: Preventive Medicine, 2015, Vol 75 p. 1-11
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Date of publication: June 2015
Publication type: Journal article
In a nutshell: This systematic review aims to summarize the effects of Pilates exercise training (PET) in an elderly population on physical fitness, balance and fall prevention, and its effects on mood states, quality of life and independence in the daily living activities. PET should be taken into account as a way to improve quality of life in the elderly, due to the imparted benefits of fall prevention, physical fitness, and mood states.
Length of publication: 11 pages
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Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2015 (online)
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Date of publication: January 2015
Publication type: Journal article
In a nutshell: Age-related changes in gait can produce a heightened fall risk, which is a serious health issue faced by older adults. The Alexander Technique is thought to improve balance and motor function, but its effect on gait has not been studied, which this study sought to correct. The findings suggest superior control of dynamic stability during gait and potentially reduced fall risk, which warrant further study.
Length of publication: 1 page
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Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2014, online
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Date of publication: December 2014
Publication type: Journal article
In a nutshell: This systematic review investigated the effect of Pilates on balance and falls in older adults, and whether programmes tested in previous studies met best practice recommendations. The review notes a lack of high quality studies in this field, but the evidence available showed that Pilates can improve balance, which is a significant risk factor for falls in older adults. However, there is limited data on the impact of falls, and effects may have been overestimated due low quality of methodology in previous studies.
Length of publication: 1 page
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Source: Evidence Based Nursing, 2014, Vol 17 p. 125
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Date of publication: October 2014
Publication type: Journal article
In a nutshell: This is a commentary on a systematic review and meta-analysis. The article found that exercise programmes in older adults reduced falls while improving physical function, which in turn reduced the number of falls-related injuries. It recommends increasing the effectiveness of exercise-based fall-prevention programmes.
Length of publication: 1 page
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Source: International Journal of Gerontology, 2014, Vol 8 no 3 p. 143-146
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Date of publication: September 2014
Publication type: Journal article
In a nutshell: Balance is a major risk factor in falling and fear of falling, and exercise which challenges balance is the most effective intervention for preventing falls. This study described the effects of a simple home-based balancing training programme on measures of balance performances and fear of falling in community-based older Thai adults.
Length of publication: 3 pages
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