Perturbation-based balance training: Principles, mechanisms and implementation in clinical practice
Journal article
McCrum, C., Bhatt, T.S., Gerards, M. H. G., Karamanidis, K., Rogers, M.W., Lord, S.R. and Okubo, Y. (2022). Perturbation-based balance training: Principles, mechanisms and implementation in clinical practice. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 4, p. 1015394. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2022.1015394
Authors | McCrum, C., Bhatt, T.S., Gerards, M. H. G., Karamanidis, K., Rogers, M.W., Lord, S.R. and Okubo, Y. |
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Abstract | Since the mid-2000s, perturbation-based balance training has been gaining interest as an efficient and effective way to prevent falls in older adults. It has been suggested that this task-specific training approach may present a paradigm shift in fall prevention. In this review, we discuss key concepts and common issues and questions regarding perturbation-based balance training. In doing so, we aim to provide a comprehensive synthesis of the current evidence on the mechanisms, feasibility and efficacy of perturbation-based balance training for researchers and practitioners. We address this in two sections: “Principles and Mechanisms” and “Implementation in Practice.” In the first section, definitions, task-specificity, adaptation and retention mechanisms and the dose-response relationship are discussed. In the second section, issues related to safety, anxiety, evidence in clinical populations (e.g., Parkinson's disease, stroke), technology and training devices are discussed. Perturbation-based balance training is a promising approach to fall prevention. However, several fundamental and applied aspects of the approach need to be further investigated before it can be widely implemented in clinical practice. |
Keywords | Sports and Active Living; aged; slips; trips; gait adaptation; balance disorders; rehabilitation; accidental falls |
Year | 2022 |
Journal | Frontiers in Sports and Active Living |
Journal citation | 4, p. 1015394 |
Publisher | Frontiers Media |
ISSN | 2624-9367 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2022.1015394 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 06 Oct 2022 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 20 Sep 2022 |
Deposited | 21 Oct 2022 |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
License | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ |
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