FALL

This study tested a new therapy to help people with partial spinal cord injuries improve their balance and reduce the risk of falls. Seventeen participants tried a combination of gentle electrical stimulation to the back and legs while playing balance-focused video games that gav…

This study tested whether a simple home exercise program and protein supplements, either alone or combined, could help prevent falls in older adults at risk of muscle loss and frailty. Researchers enrolled 801 seniors who showed early signs of weakness or had recently experienced…

This study tested a program to help prevent falls among older adults in the Zuni Pueblo community, where fall rates are high. Researchers worked with Zuni leaders to adapt a proven exercise program, which was then delivered by trusted, Zuni-speaking Community Health Representativ…

This small study tested whether a specific balance training program could help people with Parkinson's disease reduce their risk of falling. Researchers worked with 12 participants who practiced protective stepping exercises while walking on a treadmill. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested whether gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation could improve walking steadiness in older adults at risk of falling. Researchers enrolled 27 participants aged 65+ with unsteady walking patterns. They compared real brain stimulation to a sham (fake) treatment to s…

This study looked at global safety reports to see if medications used to treat heart failure are linked to an increased risk of falls in people aged 65 and older. Researchers analyzed over 100,000 reports from the World Health Organization's database to identify which specific dr…

This study aimed to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to better predict the risk of falling in older adults. Researchers enrolled 150 Thai participants aged 65-80 and measured their brain activity, sensory function, and physical abilities. The goal was to see if combin…