ACCIDENTAL FALLS

This study tested whether a non-contact sensor system called KASPARD can help prevent falls in nursing home residents. Researchers compared the number of falls during 100 nights with the system on versus 100 nights with it off. The study included 40 residents aged 65 and older wh…

This study looked at whether the Otago Exercise Programme (a set of balance and leg-strengthening exercises) could help older adults in Sarawak, Malaysia, improve their physical fitness, balance, and quality of life. 120 people aged 60 and older took part, with half doing the exe…

This study looked at whether special hip muscle exercises could help older adults improve their balance and prevent falls. Researchers worked with 97 healthy adults aged 65 and older. They compared a new type of fast, powerful hip training to standard strength training to see whi…

This study tested a fall-prevention exercise program in 40 adults aged 65 and older. Participants either did supervised group exercises or an unsupervised home version. The goal was to see if the program improved balance, mobility, and walking speed to help prevent falls.

This study looked at how Parkinson's disease affects walking and the ability to react to balance challenges. Twelve people with mild to moderate Parkinson's took part in protective step training, which involved responding to sudden movements. The goal was to see if short-term tra…

This study tested whether a computer system using cameras and machine learning could predict fall risk in adults. 177 people who could walk with or without help had their walking recorded by a camera and a phone accelerometer. The system analyzed their gait and combined it with a…