Perturbation-Based Balance Training added to a Fall Prevention Exercise Program and its Effect on Fall Risk and Fear of Falling in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Authors

Joseph Espero
Jeremiah Everett
Leanne Gehrke
Sage Goodman
Spencer Hall
Melody Hansen
Lyndsay Stutzenberger
Rebecca Dobler
Gabe Haberly

Document Type

Research Poster

Publication Date

2023

Abstract

Background:

● Falls lead to decreased independence, increased disability, and increased risk of death

● Falls occur in more than one out of four older adults each year

Research Suggests:

● 50 hours of a structured strength and balance exercise program supplemented with fall prevention education over 12 weeks decreases fall risk in community dwelling older adults

● One session of perturbations provided at the appropriate dosage can decrease fall risk by 50%, with multidirectional perturbations having the greatest benefit

Hypothesis:

● Adding one session of perturbation-based training to a structured strength and balance exercise program will reduce the risk of falls and fear of falling in community dwelling older adults

Comments

Presented at the 9th annual symposium of School of Physical Therapy research, Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023, at George Fox University in Newberg, OR.

Recommended Citation

Espero, Joseph; Everett, Jeremiah; Gehrke, Leanne; Goodman, Sage; Hall, Spencer; Hansen, Melody; Stutzenberger, Lyndsay; Dobler, Rebecca; and Haberly, Gabe, "Perturbation-Based Balance Training added to a Fall Prevention Exercise Program and its Effect on Fall Risk and Fear of Falling in Community-Dwelling Older Adults" (2023). Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy. 66.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/pt_student/66