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Task-specific balance training improves self-assessed function in community-dwelling older adults with balance deficits and fear of falling: a randomized controlled trial
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- Roaldsen, KS (author)
- Karolinska Institutet
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- Halvarsson, A (author)
- Karolinska Institutet
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Sahlstrom, T (author)
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- Stahle, A (author)
- Karolinska Institutet
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- 2014-06-03
- 2014
- English.
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In: Clinical rehabilitation. - : SAGE Publications. - 1477-0873 .- 0269-2155. ; 28:12, s. 1189-1197
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- To evaluate the effects of a 12-week balance training programme on self-assessed function and disability in healthy community-dwelling older adults with self-perceived balance deficits and fear of falling. Design: A prospective, randomized controlled trial. Setting: Stockholm County, Sweden. Participants: A total of 59 community-dwelling older adults (42 women and 17 men) aged 67–93 were randomized to either an intervention group ( n = 38) or to serve as controls ( n = 21) after baseline testing. Intervention: The intervention was a 12-week, three times per week, progressive, specific and individually adjusted group balance-training programme. Main measures: Self-perceived function and disability measured with Late Life Function and Disability Instrument. Results: The intervention group reported improvement in overall function ( p = 0.016), as well as in basic ( p = 0.044) and advanced lower extremity function ( p = 0.025) compared with the control group. The study showed no improvement in overall disability or upper extremity function. Conclusion: This group balance training programme improves self-assessed function in community-dwelling older adults with balance deficits and fear of falling.
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