Balance training with visual targets for fall prevention
This study tests a balance training program that uses visual targets. It aims to see if this training helps improve balance, daily function, and reduce fear of falling in people who have had a fall recently.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- You have had at least one fall in the past 12 months.
- You are able to walk independently or with the help of a walking aid.
- You can understand and follow verbal and visual instructions.
- You do not have an acute orthopedic injury or active musculoskeletal condition causing pain.
- You have not had surgery on your legs or feet in the last 6 months.
- You do not have advanced neurological disorders such as severe Parkinson's disease or advanced dementia.
- You do not have severe dizziness or balance problems due to inner ear issues.
- You do not have significant vision problems that affect balance.
- You do not have medical conditions that prevent exercise, such as severe heart disease.
- You do not have advanced systemic diseases that severely affect your balance.
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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