Effects of physical and sporting activities on balance control in elderly people.

Perrin, Philippe; C. Gauchard, Gérome; Perrot, Cyril; Jeandel, Claude

doi:10.1136/bjsm.33.2.121

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Effects of physical and sporting activities on balance control in elderly people.

Published in British Journal of Sports Medicine • Apr 1, 1999

Authors:

Philippe Perrin

Gérome C. Gauchard

Cyril Perrot

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Balance disorders increase with aging and raise the risk of accidental falls in the elderly. It has been suggested that the practice of physical and sporting activities (PSA) efficiently counteracts these age related disorders, reducing the risk of falling significantly. METHODS: This stu...

Subject

Balance (ability)

Gerontology

Elderly people

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