J Neurophysiol October 2024 PMID 39140587

Ballet practice improves neuromuscular and biomechanical responses to an unexpected standing-slip in older adults.

Caroline Simpkins, Feng Yang

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The discussions reflect a generally positive reception, with phrases like 'lower fall risk' and 'more stable' indicating agreement and perceived significance. The tone is factual yet slightly enthusiastic, highlighting the potential of ballet as a practical intervention for older adults, although there's minimal in-depth critique or exploration of methodologies.

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The majority of discussions strongly support the findings, emphasizing that ballet training helps reduce fall risk in older adults.

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Participants show moderate curiosity, as they are intrigued by the potential health benefits but do not delve deeply into technical details.

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Some discussions reference methods and implications, indicating a basic level of thoughtful engagement with the research.

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Centered around recognizing the importance of the findings, but with limited excitement or advocacy for immediate application.

Abstract in brief

  • Older ballet dancers are less likely to fall and show better balance recovery after slipping compared to non-dancers, indicating a lower fall risk.
  • Ballet training improves responses such as quicker step initiation, faster recovery steps, and reduced slip distance, likely due to enhanced muscle activation timing.
  • These findings suggest that ballet may help older adults develop neuromuscular and biomechanical responses that protect against falls.

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三浦哲都 Akito Miura(早大・准教授)
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#バレエを科学 高齢のバレエ愛好家は、同じ年齢の非ダンサーと比べて、転倒のリスクが低いですよ。という論文(印刷中で本文に当たれておらず、何歳なのか確認できてませんが) https://t.co/RnaKciP6Wf

Aug 20, 2024 · 19 likes · 2 shares · 2,401 followers View post →
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"The results suggest that older ballet dancers experience a lower fall risk and are more stable than nondancers following an unexpected standing slip." Read more from @JNeurophysiol: https://t.co/BeWM5ZVHsy #ArticlesInPresS https://t.co/VtthfDaRtM

Aug 22, 2024 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 13,984 followers View post →
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Nov 29, 2024 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 6,146 followers View post →
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RT @APSPhysiology: "The results suggest that older ballet dancers experience a lower fall risk and are more stable than nondancers followin…

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Candice Gooch
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RT @APSPhysiology: "The results suggest that older ballet dancers experience a lower fall risk and are more stable than nondancers followin…

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RT @APSPhysiology: "The results suggest that older ballet dancers experience a lower fall risk and are more stable than nondancers followin…

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Shawn Radcliffe
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RT @APSPhysiology: "The results suggest that older ballet dancers experience a lower fall risk and are more stable than nondancers followin…

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JNP
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RT @APSPhysiology: "The results suggest that older ballet dancers experience a lower fall risk and are more stable than nondancers followin…

Aug 22, 2024 · 4 shares · 6,146 followers View post →
American Physiological Society
@APSPhysiology · X

"The results suggest that older ballet dancers experience a lower fall risk and are more stable than nondancers following an unexpected standing slip." Read more from @JNeurophysiol: https://t.co/BeWM5ZVHsy #ArticlesInPresS https://t.co/VtthfDaRtM

Aug 22, 2024 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 13,984 followers View post →
TreeTrico(きとり)
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RT @MiuraWaseda: #バレエを科学 高齢のバレエ愛好家は、同じ年齢の非ダンサーと比べて、転倒のリスクが低いですよ。という論文(印刷中で本文に当たれておらず、何歳なのか確認できてませんが) https://t.co/RnaKciP6Wf

Aug 20, 2024 · 2 shares · 92 followers View post →
Sakusaku46wDiem
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RT @MiuraWaseda: #バレエを科学 高齢のバレエ愛好家は、同じ年齢の非ダンサーと比べて、転倒のリスクが低いですよ。という論文(印刷中で本文に当たれておらず、何歳なのか確認できてませんが) https://t.co/RnaKciP6Wf

Aug 20, 2024 · 2 shares · 1,097 followers View post →
三浦哲都 Akito Miura(早大・准教授)
@MiuraWaseda · X

#バレエを科学 高齢のバレエ愛好家は、同じ年齢の非ダンサーと比べて、転倒のリスクが低いですよ。という論文(印刷中で本文に当たれておらず、何歳なのか確認できてませんが) https://t.co/RnaKciP6Wf

Aug 20, 2024 · 19 likes · 2 shares · 2,401 followers View post →
Harrison Finn, PhD
@HarrisonFinn · X

BALLET PRACTICE IMPROVES NEUROMUSCULAR AND BIOMECHANICAL RESPONSES TO AN UNEXPECTED STANDING-SLIP IN OLDER ADULTS | Journal of Neurophysiology https://t.co/wjk3MiEedx

Aug 15, 2024 · 435 followers View post →