by jessparvin | Nov 2, 2018 | Ballroom Dance, Cognitive and Memory, Dance, Dual-tasking, Seniors
Ken Kimura, Noriko Hozumi Summary: This study was comparing two types of aerobic dance exercises: a workout that consisted of several patterns of movement vs. a workout consisting of similar patterns of movement, but the patterns were joined to forma long...
Balance Confidence and Fear of Falling Avoidance Behavior Are Most Predictive of Falling in Older Adults
by jessparvin | Apr 24, 2017 | Balance Tests and Measures, Confidence, Dual-tasking, Falls, Fear, Seniors
by Merrill R. Landers, Sarrie Oscar, Jessica Sasoka & Kyle Vaughn Summary: Physical-based measures (Berg Balance Scale, Sensory Organization Test, Timed “Up & Go”, and Dynamic Gait Index) as well as psychological-based measures (Falls Efficacy Scale, Activity...