Overview
What is fall prevention?
How is the need for fall prevention measured?
How does physical activity affect fall prevention?
Have any supplements been studied for fall prevention?
How can diet affect fall prevention?
Which other factors help prevent falls?
Examine Database: Fall Prevention
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Rethinking daily step count: Is 7,000 the new 10,000?
In this meta-analysis of 31 prospective cohort studies in 293,562 adults, a higher daily step count was associated with a lower risk of several major adverse health events, and 7,000 steps per day captured the majority of the benefits.
Ankle and foot exercises may improve balance and ankle strength and flexibility in older adults
Balance training in older adults
Which type of tai chi is best for preventing falls in older adults?
Walnut consumption augments the benefits of training in older men
Frequently asked questions
What consequences do falls have in older adults?
What increases fall risk?
What diseases or conditions increase the risk of falling?
References
Examine Database References
- Fall Risk - Bischoff-Ferrari HA, Dawson-Hughes B, Staehelin HB, Orav JE, Stuck AE, Theiler R, Wong JB, Egli A, Kiel DP, Henschkowski JFall prevention with supplemental and active forms of vitamin D: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trialsBMJ.(2009 Oct 1)
- Fall Risk - Broe KE, Chen TC, Weinberg J, Bischoff-Ferrari HA, Holick MF, Kiel DPA higher dose of vitamin d reduces the risk of falls in nursing home residents: a randomized, multiple-dose studyJ Am Geriatr Soc.(2007 Feb)
- Fall Risk - Michos ED, Kalyani RR, Blackford AL, Sternberg AL, Mitchell CM, Juraschek SP, Schrack JA, Wanigatunga AA, Roth DL, Christenson RH, Miller ER, Appel LJThe Relationship of Falls With Achieved 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels From Vitamin D Supplementation: The STURDY Trial.J Endocr Soc.(2022-Jun-01)
- Functionality in Elderly or Injured - Guralnik JM, Sternberg AL, Mitchell CM, Blackford AL, Schrack J, Wanigatunga AA, Michos E, Juraschek SP, Szanton S, Kalyani R, Cai Y, Appel LJ,Effects of Vitamin D on Physical Function: Results From the STURDY Trial.J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci.(2022-Aug-12)