ACCIDENTAL FALLS

This study tested whether standing on special vibrating platforms for 12 months could help postmenopausal women maintain bone density, muscle mass, and physical function while reducing falls. 127 women were randomly assigned to one of two types of vibration or a sham (fake) vibra…

This study tested a device called KASPARD that uses remote sensors to detect falls and nighttime activity in nursing homes. Researchers compared fall rates over 100 nights with the alarm on versus 100 nights with the alarm off. The goal was to see if the system could reduce falls…

This study looked at whether fast, powerful hip exercises can improve balance and reduce falls in older adults. Researchers compared high-speed hip resistance training to slower strength training in 97 healthy adults aged 65 and older. The goal was to see if faster exercises help…

This study tested the Otago Exercise Programme, a set of leg-strengthening and balance exercises, in 120 older adults aged 60-100 in Sarawak, Malaysia. Participants did the exercises three times a week for 12 weeks. Researchers measured their balance, physical fitness, and qualit…

This study tested whether pelvic floor muscle training, mirabegron, or trospium chloride is better for treating urgency urinary incontinence in women aged 60 and older who are also at high risk of falling. 48 women were randomly assigned to one of three groups and followed for si…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS could improve balance and cognitive function in older adults who have fallen at least twice in the past year and are afraid of falling. Over 100 participants received either real or sham stimulation …

This study tested the Otago Exercise Program, a set of strength and balance exercises, in 40 adults aged 65 and older. Half did the exercises in supervised group sessions, while the other half did them at home on their own. The goal was to see if either approach improves mobility…

This study looked at whether a special balance training called protective step training can help people with Parkinson's disease react better to trips or pushes. Twelve participants completed the training, which involved standing and walking while being gently disturbed to test t…

This study tested a new system that uses cameras and artificial intelligence to predict fall risk in hospital patients. 177 adults walked in a corridor while a camera and a phone accelerometer recorded their movements. The system analyzed their gait to estimate fall risk, aiming …