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Can chiropractic manipulation lower fall risk in older adults with balance issues?

In 2007, a feasibility study conducted by Cheryl Hawk and colleagues, the potential short-term effects of chiropractic spinal manipulation on reducing the risk of falls in older adults with impaired balance were explored. The study aimed to gather preliminary information crucial for the development of future investigations into the role of chiropractic care in mitigating fall risk within this demographic, as assessed by the Berg … Continue reading Can chiropractic manipulation lower fall risk in older adults with balance issues?

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Can a Biofeedback-Based Intervention Enhance Bodily Orientation Control in Older Adults with a History of Falls?

In 2000, Rose, et. al., conducted the study which aimed to assess the short-term efficacy of a biofeedback-based, computerized intervention that applied the principles of the ecological theory of perception and control of bodily orientation in rehabilitating older adults with a history of falling. A total of forty-five older adults (mean age = 78.5 years) with a history of falls were randomly assigned to either … Continue reading Can a Biofeedback-Based Intervention Enhance Bodily Orientation Control in Older Adults with a History of Falls?

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