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Filtering by: Academic Affiliation Nutrition and Exercise Sciences Commencement Year 2010 Subject Falls (Accidents) in old age -- Prevention

Translating the Better Bones and Balance Intervention Program into the community setting: effects of participation on skeletal health, fall risk indicators, and physical activity among older women

Creator:

McNamara, Adrienne J.

Abstract:

Better Bones and Balance (BBB) is a community-based exercise program to improve bone health and reduce fall risk among older adults. Prior research has shown that when the program is delivered by researchers under controlled conditions, participants improved strength and balance, and maintained bone mineral density (BMD) at the hip....

Resource Type:

Dissertation
Effects of the aging-related loss in lower extremity strength on the feasible region for balance recovery

Creator:

Kadono, Norio

Abstract:

A backward fall is a major cause of hip fractures. Hip fractures have the potential to increase the mortality rate of older adults. Thus, the prevention of backward falls by older adults is a critical subject to be studied. Specifically, it remains unknown what effect aging-related losses in muscle strength...

Resource Type:

Dissertation