ACCIDENTAL FALLS

This study tested whether standing on special vibrating platforms for 12 months could improve bone density, muscle mass, and physical performance in 127 postmenopausal women. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two types of vibration or a sham (fake) vibration. The goal…

This study looked at whether special hip muscle exercises can help older adults improve their balance and prevent falls. Researchers tested 97 people aged 65 and older who were generally healthy and living independently. They compared high-velocity hip power training to conventio…

This study tested a system called KASPARD, which uses remote sensors (no cameras) to detect falls, wandering, and nighttime activity in nursing homes. The goal was to see if it could reduce falls in people aged 65 and older who are at high risk. The system alerts staff via phone …

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

This study compared pelvic floor muscle training with two medications (mirabegron and trospium) for treating urgency urinary incontinence in women aged 60 and older who are at high risk of falling. Forty-eight women were randomly assigned to one of three groups and followed for s…

This study tested whether doing the Otago Exercise Program in a supervised group setting improves balance and mobility more than doing the same exercises at home. Forty adults aged 65 and older participated. The goal is to find better ways to prevent falls in older adults.

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 whether a special step training program could improve balance and prevent falls in people with Parkinson's disease. Twelve participants practiced stepping reactions to sudden pushes while standing and walking. Researchers measured how quickly their knees respond…

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 …