...’ impressions of the footwear, the progressive wear schedule, the footwear’s effects on orthopedic-related pain, balance, and foot awareness/sensation. Results: Across the cohort, there was no significant difference in CSA of the 5 muscles after 16 weeks of minimal footwear use. Thirteen participants had...

...), and fewer repetitions in Step test (Q4–Q1: male 15.2–17.0 steps; female 14.5–15.8 steps). Higher OR of failing one-leg balance 60 s test {male 2.5 (confidence interval [CI] 95%: 1.7–3.8); female 2.1 (1.1–3.2)}, Foam Pad Balance test (male 4.6 [CI 95%: 3.2–6.7]; female 1.8 [1.3–2.6]), and lower physical...

... (rho = −0.35 to 0.25, p > 0.05). As expected, gait speed differed between those with and without frailty risk markers ( p < 0.001); however, balance and sit-to-stand measures did not ( p ≥ 0.05). Conclusions: This study highlights the need to independently evaluate different mobility domains...

... balance, flexibility, and strength using smartphone sensors (accelerometer/gyroscope), and subsequently deliver personalized exercise programs via the smartphone. Methods: We enrolled 52 healthy volunteers (34 females) aged 65+ years, with normal cognition and low fall risk. Baseline data from remote...

...% CI: 0.43, 1.30], I 2 = 94%), medium effects were observed for functional mobility ( p = 0.009, SMD: 0.55 [90% CI: 0.20, 0.89], I 2 = 83%), and small overall effects were found for static balance ( p = 0.02, SMD: 0.35 [90% CI: 0.10, 0.60], I 2 = 77%), endurance ( p = 0.0001, SMD: 0.44 [90% CI: 0.25...

...Marco Hagen; Sebastian Seidel; Daniel Sanchez Bergmann; Thomas Muehlbauer Background: Associations between lower limb muscle strength and balance performance in adults have previously been reported. However, the function of the foot muscles for postural control has not been understood, yet...

... and community facilities, CD programs have begun to be developed and widely used for all ages. Objective: We investigated the effects of a CD program on fitness, functional balance, and mobility in the elderly. Methods: Eighty-two community-dwelling older adults were randomly allocated to either a dance group...

..., but their long-term effectiveness in improving balance and their potential to encourage older adults to become more physically active are still debated. Objective: This randomized controlled trial investigated the effectiveness of daily use of a custom-made AFO on balance, fear of falling, and physical activity...

...Tibor Hortobágyi; Azusa Uematsu; Lianne Sanders; Reinhold Kliegl; József Tollár; Renato Moraes; Urs Granacher Background: Dynamic balance keeps the vertical projection of the center of mass within the base of support while walking. Dynamic balance tests are used to predict the risks of falls...

... on the following criteria: (1) individuals ≥60 years; (2) intervention studies of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and non-randomised studies (NRS); (3) using a lifestyle-integrated approach; (4) using functional exercises to improve strength, balance, or physical functioning; and (5) reporting outcomes...

... (Assessment of Physical Activity For Older Persons questionnaire; APAFOP) represented primary outcome measurements complemented by additional secondary outcome parameters. Results: The IG significantly increased functional performances in SPPB (total score: p = 0.012; chair rise: p = 0.007, balance: p = 0.066...

...-cognitive impairment Gait Balance Technology Older adults Wearable technology Trail making Alzheimer’s disease Amnestic mild cognitive impairment Dual task National Institutes of Health (NIH) 10.13039/100000002 Motor-cognitive impairment imposes serious challenges...

...Lindsay Bahureksa; Bijan Najafi; Ahlam Saleh; Marwan Sabbagh; David Coon; M. Jane Mohler; Michael Schwenk Background: In addition to cognitive deficits, people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can experience motor dysfunction, including deficits in gait and balance. Objective, instrumented...

...: To evaluate wearable sensor-based measures of gait, balance, and PA that are predictive of future falls in community-dwelling older adults. Methods: The Arizona Frailty Cohort Study in Tucson, Arizona, followed community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and over (without baseline cognitive deficit, severe...

...Nima Toosizadeh; Jane Mohler; Christopher Wendel; Bijan Najafi Background: As the population of older adults quickly increases, the incidence of frailty syndrome, a reduction in physiological reserve across multiple physiological systems, likewise increases. To date, impaired balance has been...

...Lars Donath; Eduard Kurz; Ralf Roth; Henner Hanssen; Arno Schmidt-Trucksäss; Lukas Zahner; Oliver Faude Background: Balance and strength training can reduce seniors' fall risk up to 50%. Available evidence suggests that acute bouts of neuromuscular and endurance exercise deteriorate postural...

... monofilament (SWM) scores. W = Week; FU = follow-up. A subgroup of 13 subjects was tested for postural control as a pilot study to explore the benefit of the proposed plantar stimulation for improving the balance. Table 1 summarizes the demographic information of participants. No statistically...

... values above 0.70 have previously been used to identify a test with clinical utility [ 37 ]. In the older group, the relationships among PPV variables, sensorimotor function and balance variables were examined with Pearson correlations and with partial correlations adjusting for age. Independent sample t...

.... Magnetic resonance imaging White matter hyperintensities Older people Accidental falls Balance Executive function A comprehensive assessment was undertaken at baseline by trained researchers. This included sociodemographic information and medical and medication history. Disability was assessed...

...Martin Burtscher; Martin Kopp Recently, Granacher et al. (2010) proposed an intergenerational approach to promoting balance and strength for fall prevention in children and elderly subjects together. Although this sounds like a stimulating idea, its effectiveness for fall prevention in both groups...