Can balance exercises keep COPD seniors on their feet?
NCT ID NCT05972239
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding balance exercises to standard lung rehab can help prevent falls in people over 80 with COPD. 21 participants were split into two groups: one did the usual rehab, the other added balance training. The goal was to see if balance improved and fall risk decreased.
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Department of pulmonary rehabilitation
Tradate, Varese, 21049, Italy
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