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December 2017 PMID 28621015

Perturbation-based balance training for falls reduction among older adults: Current evidence and implications for clinical practice.

Marissa H G Gerards, Christopher McCrum, Avril Mansfield, Kenneth Meijer

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Peak: 6 in Dec 2019
across 3 sources since May 2019

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The discussions reflect strong support for the article's findings, with posts like 'Perturbation-based balance training shows a reduction of falls' and mentions of its importance in fall prevention. The tone is generally positive and practical, highlighting its potential in clinical settings, which underscores the perceived high impact of this research in improving older adult safety.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions highlight support for the effectiveness of perturbation-based balance training in reducing falls, using positive language and emphasizing its practical benefits.

InterestModerate interest

While many posts show interest, especially in clinical applications and research implications, some simply mention the article without deep analysis, resulting in moderate interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts contain questions about methodologies and summarize personal or professional insights, indicating active but not deeply detailed engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The widespread sharing of the article, citations of high-read reviews, and emphasis on fall prevention suggest a significant impact on clinical practice and research awareness.

Abstract in brief

  • Perturbation-based balance training (PBT) is an emerging, task-specific intervention designed to improve reactive balance control in older adults, aiming to reduce falls by practicing responses to destabilizing situations in a safe environment.
  • Recent studies indicate that PBT significantly decreases falls among healthy older adults and certain at-risk groups, such as those with Parkinson’s disease and stroke, with promising results even in frail seniors, especially when using practical methods like treadmill systems or therapist-applied perturbations.
  • While more research is needed to confirm its long-term effectiveness, PBT appears to be a feasible and effective clinical approach for reducing falls in older adult populations, addressing limitations of traditional balance exercises that lack task specificity.]
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Christopher McCrum
@chrismccrum · X

You can find the articles in my dissertation here: https://t.co/EdoRxIUBOK https://t.co/Pc5L1rrgZZ https://t.co/pqHpevSK8E https://t.co/6JGIoEDUJk https://t.co/ByjOtLQiW5 https://t.co/QOPTWxEvlX https://t.co/2I1azabUgT https://t.co/ETGHpYfKW8 https://t.co/j7nGk2yOQU 5/7

Dec 16, 2019 · 10 likes · 5 shares · 3,282 followers View post →
Christopher McCrum
@chrismccrum · X

I looked back recently at my reviews on balance perturbations with older adults & found the 1st (https://t.co/pqHpevSK8E) has 3000+ reads & with the 2nd (https://t.co/2I1azabUgT) are saved in 300+ Mendeley libraries. Very pleased that they are useful/interesting for people!

Oct 2, 2019 · 8 likes · 3,282 followers View post →
Wayne Chan
@WaynelsChan · X

Perturbation‐based balance training is effective in reducing falls in healthy older adults and people with high risk of falls, including those with #Parkinsons disease and stroke. More controlled studies with longer-term follow-up are needed. #geriPT https://t.co/cmGnMIWmEO https://t.co/bgN2ryrWr8

Nov 22, 2019 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 1,207 followers View post →
Wayne Chan
@WaynelsChan · X

The reactive gait stability in response to a perturbation is reduced in older adults, but the adaptation potential in static positions, functional movements and gait does not appear to decline with age. #gerotwitter #StepTraining #FallPrevention https://t.co/cmGnMIELNg https://t.co/ROwPL7JSJz

Nov 23, 2019 · 4 likes · 1,207 followers View post →
Christopher McCrum
@chrismccrum · X

Dissertation & article links: https://t.co/kij9LQnoVu https://t.co/EdoRxIUBOK https://t.co/Pc5L1rrgZZ https://t.co/pqHpevSK8E https://t.co/6JGIoEDUJk https://t.co/ByjOtLQiW5 https://t.co/QOPTWxEvlX https://t.co/2I1azabUgT https://t.co/ETGHpYfKW8 https://t.co/j7nGk2yOQU https://t.co/3HsGEwBnXB

Mar 9, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,282 followers View post →
Wayne Chan
@WaynelsChan · X

There are many ways to induce reactive stepping during perturbation‐based balance training in clinical settings e.g. treadmill accelerations, waist pulls and nudges by a therapist. Any other possibilities? #geriPT #StepTraining #FallPrevention https://t.co/cmGnMIELNg https://t.co/4t85E1BZwR

Dec 2, 2019 · 2 likes · 1,207 followers View post →

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Elizabeth Gabrielyan
@egabrielyann · X

Perturbation-based balance training shows a reduction of falls incidence among older adults in clinical environments. #FMPH40F20 https://t.co/h6V0T8OHO6

Nov 10, 2020 · 1 like · 4 followers View post →
Ruikang Yan
@YanRuikang · X

#FMPH40Fall20 Perturbation-based balance training is important to reduce falling accidents in old people. https://t.co/oMDR9jID61

Nov 9, 2020 · 21 followers View post →
Isaac Sung
@IsaacSung2 · X

Perturbation-based balance training is a task-based intervention that has appeared, as of now, to prevent fall-related injuries. https://t.co/kCZk0KxkQO #FMPH40Fall20

Nov 7, 2020 View post →
Human Movement Science UM
@HumanMoveSci_UM · X

RT @chrismccrum: Dissertation & article links: https://t.co/kij9LQnoVu https://t.co/EdoRxIUBOK https://t.co/Pc5L1rrgZZ https://t.co/pqHpe…

Mar 9, 2020 · 1 share · 1,080 followers View post →
Christopher McCrum
@chrismccrum · X

Dissertation & article links: https://t.co/kij9LQnoVu https://t.co/EdoRxIUBOK https://t.co/Pc5L1rrgZZ https://t.co/pqHpevSK8E https://t.co/6JGIoEDUJk https://t.co/ByjOtLQiW5 https://t.co/QOPTWxEvlX https://t.co/2I1azabUgT https://t.co/ETGHpYfKW8 https://t.co/j7nGk2yOQU https://t.co/3HsGEwBnXB

Mar 9, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,282 followers View post →
Exercise Works!
@exerciseworks · X

RT @chrismccrum: You can find the articles in my dissertation here: https://t.co/EdoRxIUBOK https://t.co/Pc5L1rrgZZ https://t.co/pqHpevSK…

Dec 17, 2019 · 5 shares · 61,622 followers View post →
Bas Van Hooren
@BasVanHooren · X

RT @chrismccrum: You can find the articles in my dissertation here: https://t.co/EdoRxIUBOK https://t.co/Pc5L1rrgZZ https://t.co/pqHpevSK…

Dec 16, 2019 · 5 shares · 8,192 followers View post →
Human Movement Science UM
@HumanMoveSci_UM · X

RT @chrismccrum: You can find the articles in my dissertation here: https://t.co/EdoRxIUBOK https://t.co/Pc5L1rrgZZ https://t.co/pqHpevSK…

Dec 16, 2019 · 5 shares · 1,080 followers View post →
Kenneth Meijer
@kenneth_meijer · X

RT @chrismccrum: You can find the articles in my dissertation here: https://t.co/EdoRxIUBOK https://t.co/Pc5L1rrgZZ https://t.co/pqHpevSK…

Dec 16, 2019 · 5 shares · 312 followers View post →
Christopher McCrum
@chrismccrum · X

You can find the articles in my dissertation here: https://t.co/EdoRxIUBOK https://t.co/Pc5L1rrgZZ https://t.co/pqHpevSK8E https://t.co/6JGIoEDUJk https://t.co/ByjOtLQiW5 https://t.co/QOPTWxEvlX https://t.co/2I1azabUgT https://t.co/ETGHpYfKW8 https://t.co/j7nGk2yOQU 5/7

Dec 16, 2019 · 10 likes · 5 shares · 3,282 followers View post →
Wayne Chan
@WaynelsChan · X

There are many ways to induce reactive stepping during perturbation‐based balance training in clinical settings e.g. treadmill accelerations, waist pulls and nudges by a therapist. Any other possibilities? #geriPT #StepTraining #FallPrevention https://t.co/cmGnMIELNg https://t.co/4t85E1BZwR

Dec 2, 2019 · 2 likes · 1,207 followers View post →
Wayne Chan
@WaynelsChan · X

The reactive gait stability in response to a perturbation is reduced in older adults, but the adaptation potential in static positions, functional movements and gait does not appear to decline with age. #gerotwitter #StepTraining #FallPrevention https://t.co/cmGnMIELNg https://t.co/ROwPL7JSJz

Nov 23, 2019 · 4 likes · 1,207 followers View post →
Wayne Chan
@WaynelsChan · X

Perturbation‐based balance training is effective in reducing falls in healthy older adults and people with high risk of falls, including those with #Parkinsons disease and stroke. More controlled studies with longer-term follow-up are needed. #geriPT https://t.co/cmGnMIWmEO https://t.co/bgN2ryrWr8

Nov 22, 2019 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 1,207 followers View post →
Christopher McCrum
@chrismccrum · X

I looked back recently at my reviews on balance perturbations with older adults & found the 1st (https://t.co/pqHpevSK8E) has 3000+ reads & with the 2nd (https://t.co/2I1azabUgT) are saved in 300+ Mendeley libraries. Very pleased that they are useful/interesting for people!

Oct 2, 2019 · 8 likes · 3,282 followers View post →
FitGreyStrong
@FitGreyStrong · X

Perturbation‐based balance training for falls reduction among older adults: Current evidence and implications for clinical practice https://t.co/rULVgV03Od

May 20, 2019 · 1 like · 2,308 followers View post →