Mechanisms underlying adaptation to reactive balance training for falls prevention

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/2003179

Funding Status
Status not available

Does something not look right? The information on this page has been harvested from data sources that may not be up to date. We continue to work with information providers to improve coverage and quality. To report an issue, use the .

Funded Activity Summary

Reactive balance training using unpredictable trips and slips can reduce fall rates in older people by 60%, a significant improvement on current interventions. This project will determine the optimal dose to and physiological adaptations underlying reactive balance training. It will also determine how older people with a high fall risk benefit by this training. This study has the potential to enhance clinical practice and assist older people in maintaining independence and quality of life.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2020

End Date: End date not available

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $83,832.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

There are no SEO codes available for this funding activity

Other Keywords

accidental falls | balance | electromyography | exercise training

Related Links