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How to Hit the Right Amount of Exercise for Impact: Proper Balance Training

Position Paper
11/21/2019
Evidence-based exercise interventions prove the impact of properly dosed, ongoing PT. But you need a high challenge to balance threshold for success.
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Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury for older adults and fear of falling drives a sharp decline in quality of life. Screening for falls is recommended by all major health organizations, but what happens after that screen? What makes some balance training more successful than others? In this position paper, we outline the evidence-based rationale for balance interventions in the FOX Rehabilitation Guide to Exercise Dosage for the Older Adult. We’ll cover the evidence behind fall risk reduction, what type of interventions work, and how clinicians can apply this in practice. Let’s take a dive into balance.