Postural stability and risk of falls per decade of adult life – a pilot study

Abstract

A gradual loss of function in the balance system may begin in the fourth decade of life. The effects of this process become visible in old age, when problems with postural stability contribute to falls, making it an important social problem. Early detection of this dysfunction is essential for minimizing the risk of age-related falls, one of the main causes of hospitalization or even death in older adults.

Keywords

• proprioception (balance) training
• postural stability
• risk of fall