Power training for fall risk in older adults
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This study tests whether a community-based power training program can help reduce fall risk in older adults. It compares results for people who have fallen in the past year and those who haven't.
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Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 85 years old.
- You have had at least one fall in the past 12 months (for the fallers group).
- You do not have any medical condition or injury that makes exercise unsafe for you.
- You are not taking medications that affect your balance, like sedatives or antidepressants.
- You have not done heavy resistance training (more than once a week in the last year).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 32.
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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