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Biomechanical Demands and Postural Control During Exercises Commonly Performed by Older Adults in Falls Prevention Programs

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Stutzenberger, Lyndsay R.

Abstract:

Exercise programs that are individualized and moderately challenge balance to address falls risk factors are recommended for preventing falls in community-dwelling older adults. Little is known regarding the biomechanical and postural control demands in exercises commonly performed in falls prevention programs. Twenty-two non-sedentary, healthy older adults (11 men, 11 women,...

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Dissertation

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this degree. I would like to thank my committee, Dr. Marc Norcross, Dr. Christine Pollard, Dr. Tory