Balance and Strength Training Together May Best Prevent Falls in Older Adults
This review suggests combining balance and strength training may be especially effective for fall prevention.
A review of 69 trials found that combining gait/balance training with strength exercises reduced both fall risk and fall-related injuries in older adults. Home environment modifications also stood out for reducing fracture risk. Some surprising findings: traditional health education and medication management, as individual components, were actually linked to higher fall and fracture risk. The most effective overall package combined risk assessment, advice, exercise, and environmental changes.
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