Supervised and Self-Directed Technology-Based Dual-Task Exercise Training Program for Older Adults With a History of Falls: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study.

Prerna Mathur, Afroditi Stathi, Victoria A Goodyear, Taylor Krauss, Helen Thomas, Angela Cooper, Philip Kinghorn, Caroline Miller, Natalie Ives, Magdalena Chechlacz, Daisy Wilson, Laura Magill, Shin-Yi Chiou

School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom, 44 01214142555. · pubmed

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Abstract

Older adults who have fallen are at an increased risk of future falls. Training cognitive and physical functions simultaneously, known as dual-task (DT) training, has been shown to improve mobility and reduce fall risks. With appropriate digital tools, such as smartphones and mobile apps, it is possible to deliver DT training in unsupervised, home-based settings, thereby increasing accessibility beyond the clinical environment.

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Research summary

The paper claims that a technology-based dual-task exercise training program can improve mobility and reduce fall risks in older adults with a history of falls. This research is relevant as it addresses the prevention of falls, which is a significant concern in aging populations, thereby contributing to healthier aging and potentially extending the functional lifespan of older adults.

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