Effect of Perturbation-Based Balance Training on Fall Risk and Fear of Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults – A Pilot Study

Authors

Lindsey Kelly
Casey Kostecki
Garrett Markham
Conner Morris
Trevor Strem
Lyndsay Strutzenberger
Gabe Haberly

Document Type

Research Poster

Publication Date

2024

Abstract

Falls are a major health concern among adults ≥65 years as it is the leading cause of injury and injury related death in the United States. Perturbation-based training (PBT) has been shown to reduce rate of falls by 50% and 24 slips has been shown to be optimal. It is unknown whether falls reduction would be greater with one session or spread out over multiple sessions. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of PBT dosage (12 slips over 2 sessions vs. 24 slips in one session) on falls incidence, fear of falling, and reactive stepping in community-dwelling older adults.

Comments

Presented at the 10th annual symposium of College of Physical Therapy research, Wednesday, Feb 7, 2024, at George Fox University in Newberg, OR.

Recommended Citation

Kelly, Lindsey; Kostecki, Casey; Markham, Garrett; Morris, Conner; Strem, Trevor; Strutzenberger, Lyndsay; and Haberly, Gabe, "Effect of Perturbation-Based Balance Training on Fall Risk and Fear of Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults – A Pilot Study" (2024). Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy. 76.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/pt_student/76