Imbalance and fall—risk improvements in the elderly: effects of combined strength and aerobic training

Carmo, Paulo Jorge Quintela Cardoso do; Carvalho, Joana; Santos, Rubim; Cesar, Adjane

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Carmo, Paulo Jorge Quintela Cardoso do

Carvalho, Joana

Santos, Rubim

Cesar, Adjane

Abstract(s)

Falls among the elderly are an important clinical and health problem due to their high incidence and their functional and social repercussions. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of a combined strength and aerobic exercise program (EP) on the fall risk (FR) in older adults by use of a measure of postural stability.

Keywords

Biodex balance system Fall risk Community programs

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/17819

Citation

Cardoso do Carmo, P. J. Q., Carvalho, J., Santos, R., & Cesar, A. (2020). Imbalance and fall—risk improvements in the elderly: effects of combined strength and aerobic training. Journal of Hearing Science, 10(1), 41-47. https://doi.org/10.17430/JHS.2020.10.1.5