Balance and strength training
prescription for HUR falls prevention
concept
The amount of exercise training should be at least 2 hours
per week on an ongoing basis. Greater fall prevention
effects are seen from exercise programs that challenge
balance and involve 3 or more hours of weekly exercise.
Strength training frequency should be at least 2 days a
week. Endurance training (e.g., walking) training may be
included and other health-related risk factors and baseline
fitness status should also be addressed when planning an
individually tailored exercise training program.
The exercise training duration should be longer than
12 weeks. It is very important to bear in mind that the
benefits of exercise are rapidly lost when exercise is
discontinued. Therefore, ongoing exercise would be
necessary for a lasting falls prevention effect.
Exercise program prescription should aim at providing a
high challenge to balance. Choose exercises that can be
performed safely:
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