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The Effects Of Square-Stepping Exercise On Risk Of Falling And Balance In Senior Adults, Grace A. Miorelli, Michaela Nelson, Elizabeth A. Sled, Benjamin T. Massa, Mackenzi J. Clemens, Hope E. Mccoll, April D. Crommett
The Effects Of Square-Stepping Exercise On Risk Of Falling And Balance In Senior Adults, Grace A. Miorelli, Michaela Nelson, Elizabeth A. Sled, Benjamin T. Massa, Mackenzi J. Clemens, Hope E. Mccoll, April D. Crommett
The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)
As people age, their body systems gradually deteriorate. Muscle function and the vestibular system slowly deteriorate leading to lower body instability. Older adults who struggle with dizziness and imbalance are more prone to falling. Dizziness and imbalance cause falls, and falls are the leading cause of hospitalization and accidental death in older adults (Shinichi & Tatsuya, 2015). It is possible to prevent and reduce the risk of falls through balance training. It is crucial that older adults take the steps needed to improve their balance and therefore reduce their risk of falling. PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of a 10-week …