Fall prevention among older adults: Case reports exemplifying the value of incorporating lumbar stabilization training during balance exercises

Background: Older adults are at risk of fallingeach year. Fall injuries results in many health care expenses anddisabilities, yet non-western countries lack the infra-structure andresources for prevention programs. Balance exercises have beenfound to be a cost effective evidence-based intervention i...

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Main Authors: P. Van Der Merwe, M.A. Wilmarth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2013-12-01
Series:South African Journal of Physiotherapy
Online Access:https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/30