Scientists link senior fitness to better movement balance

NCT ID NCT07429877

Summary

This completed study examined whether better physical fitness helps older adults maintain their balance. Researchers tested 153 people aged 65+ with simple fitness tasks like chair stands and walking, then measured their balance while standing still and moving. They found that certain fitness abilities were connected to balance during movement, which could help inform future fall prevention strategies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center

    Malatya, 4400, Turkey (Türkiye)

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