Balance training to reduce fall risk in older women
This study tests whether balance exercises can help older women who are not very active improve their balance and lower their risk of falling. It might be a good fit if you are a woman between 60 and 75, live a mostly sedentary lifestyle, and have no recent injuries.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 60 and 75 years old
- You have a mostly inactive or sedentary lifestyle
- You have not had a fracture or ligament injury in the last 6 months
- Your muscle strength is at least grade 3 (able to move against gravity but not against resistance)
- Your balance score on the Berg Balance Scale is 49 or lower
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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