Effects of dual task functional power training on falls in the elderly? An 18-month community-based randomised controlled trial

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1046267

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Many falls in the elderly result from an inability to produce an explosive and rapid movement to step quickly when balance is lost, particularly when simultaneously performing other attention demanding (dual task) activities such as talking while walking or negotiating traffic. This study will investigate whether dual task high speed functional training can reduce the rate of falls and improve gait, balance and muscle function under dual task 'real-life' conditions in elderly women at increased risk of falling.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2013

End Date: 01-01-2017

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $669,176.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Medical and Health Sciences not elsewhere classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

elderly | exercise training | falls prevention | motor function | muscle wasting | preventive health

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