title: Falls study: Proprioception, postural stability, and slips.
abstract: The present study evaluated effects of exercise training on the proprioception sensitivity, postural stability, and the likelihood of slip-induced falls. Eighteen older adults (6 in balance, 6 in weight, and 6 in control groups) participated in this study. Three groups met three times per week over the course of eight weeks. Ankle and knee proprioception sensitivities and postural stability were measured. Slip-induced events were introduced for all participants before and after training. The results indicated that, overall, strength and postural stability were improved only in the training group, although proprioception sensitivity was improved in all groups. Training for older adults resulted in decreased likelihood of slip-induced falls. The study suggested that proprioception can be improved by simply being active, however, the results suggested that training would aid older adults in reducing the likelihood of slip-induced falls.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Education, College of Cultural Industry, Arts, and Sports, Jeonju University, Jeonju, South Korea.
authors.forename: Jeehoon
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sohn
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Education, College of Education, Research Institute of Physical Education, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea.
authors.forename: Sukwon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000368:Aged; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008297:Male; D053580:Muscle Strength / Q000502:physiology; D064797:Physical Conditioning, Human / Q000379:methods*; D004856:Postural Balance / Q000502:physiology*; D011434:Proprioception / Q000502:physiology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Training; falls; postural stability; proprioception; slips