FALL

This study tested a training program for older adults at risk of falling. The program, called Real-life Dual-Task Training, combines everyday activities with exercises that focus on both thinking and moving. Four participants completed the 10-week program during their regular occ…

This study tested a new therapy that combines two types of electrical stimulation with balance training (like video games) to help people with incomplete spinal cord injury improve their standing balance. Seventeen participants completed 12 sessions over 4 weeks. The goal was to …

This study tested a home-based exercise and safety program for Zuni tribal members aged 65 and older who are at high risk of falling. The program includes strength and balance exercises, a walking plan, and home safety checks. Researchers tracked changes in strength and balance o…

This study tested whether a simple home exercise program and protein supplements, alone or together, could help prevent falls in seniors at risk of muscle loss (sarcopenia). Over 800 older adults with early signs of frailty or a recent fall took part. They were assigned to do str…

This study tested a computer-based cognitive training program designed to improve balance and reduce fall risk in older adults. 32 participants aged 65 and older who had fallen in the past year or had trouble walking used the program for up to 50 sessions. The goal was to see if …

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS could improve walking steadiness in 27 older adults at risk of falling. Participants received both real and sham stimulation while their gait and brain activity were measured. The goal was to see if …

Researchers looked at records from over 58,000 adults who had fall injuries to build a simple scoring system that estimates the chance of dying within 30 days. The tool uses age, sex, and vital signs taken in the emergency room. This study did not test any treatment—it only aimed…

This study looked at 170 older hospital patients with delirium (sudden confusion) to see which bed-exit alarm works better at preventing falls. One system uses pressure-sensitive mats, the other uses a contactless radar device. The goal was to find out which technology more relia…

This study surveyed 234 care home and healthcare staff in England to learn what policies and procedures they use after an older person falls. The goal was to map current practices, not to test any treatment. The study is complete and provides a snapshot of real-world falls manage…

This study tested a falls management tool adapted for adults with intellectual disabilities. 13 participants, including adults with intellectual disabilities, carers, and clinicians, tried the program and gave feedback on how easy it was to use. The goal was to see if the tool is…

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 looked at 150 healthy Thai adults aged 65-80 to see if artificial intelligence, along with brain stimulation and sensory tests, could better predict who is at risk of falling. Researchers measured balance, muscle responses, and sensation in the legs. The goal was to de…

This study looked at reports from the WHO global safety database to see if common heart failure medications are linked to falls in people aged 65 and older. Researchers analyzed over 100,000 records to find which drugs were most often associated with fall reports. The goal is to …