Archive for the 'Balance Training' Category
Sunday, August 1st, 2010
The benefits differ.
And, the response to tai chi is long-lasting, according to researchers at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. (more…)
Balance Training, Elderly, Exercise, Tai Chi | Comments (0)
Monday, March 29th, 2010
Researchers at the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, Canada studied the effects on cognitive function. (more…)
Alzheimer's Dementia, Balance Training, Elderly, Exercise | Comments (0)
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Researchers from The University of Melbourne, in Victoria, Australia report “Feldenkrais Method balance classes may improve mobility and balance in older adults.” (more…)
Balance Training, Elderly, Feldenkrais | Comments (0)
Sunday, January 17th, 2010
It’s the third study in the past year.
This time from researchers at the University of South Carolina, in Columbia. (more…)
Balance Training, Elderly, Feldenkrais | Comments (0)
Friday, May 1st, 2009
 So, here’s a list of studies on CAM and stroke that were published in the past year. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Art, Music, Dance, Balance Training, Biofeedback, Coffee, Diet-Mediterranean, Diet-Nutrition, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Stroke, Tea | Comments (0)
Monday, February 16th, 2009
Back in 2004, Dr. John Chang from the David Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles reported, “Interventions to prevent falls significantly reduce the proportion of older people who fall at least once.”
Reviewers since then have disagreed. (more…)
Balance Training, Elderly, Exercise | Comments (0)
Friday, June 6th, 2008
Standing balance deficits are common after stroke. One way to address these deficits is to provide feedback from a force platform while balance activities are performed. (more…)
Balance Training, Cochrane Library, Stroke | Comments (0)
Thursday, April 24th, 2008
Physiotherapy (or physical therapy) is defined as the treatment of disease by physical exercise, massage, or other manipulative body-based methods — not drugs. Wikipedia has a good overview.
Cochrane has judged the evidence. (more…)
Balance Training, Cochrane Library, Exercise, Massage, Physiotherapy, Stroke, Walking | Comments (0)
Sunday, November 19th, 2006
Fall-related injuries are the leading cause of injury, deaths, and disabilities among adults older than 65 years. Minimizing the fall risk is a practical approach to reducing these serious injuries.
One strategy is balance training.
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Balance Training, Children | Comments (0)
