Postural Balance/*physiology

Multifactorial Exercise and Dance-Based Interventions Are Effective in Reducing Falls Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Comparison Study

BACKGROUND: Falls and injuries related to falls in older adults are a significant health care issue that affects the elderly population. Research suggests that exercise interventions can be effective in improving falls risk factors. RESEARCH …

Lower Extremity Horizontal Work, But Not Vertical Power, Predicts Balance Performance in Female Collegiate Dancers

Dancers, similar to other athletes, often perform vertical and horizontal jumps. Lower extremity (LE) work, power, and balance are important in performing these movements. However, whether these qualities are inter-related in dancers remains unclear. …

Core Stability: Implications for Dance Injuries

Dancers experience a high incidence of injury due to the extreme physical demands of dancing. The majority of dance injuries are chronic in nature and occur in the lower extremities and low back. Researchers have indicated decreased core stability …