Abstract
Background:
This article identifies the independent predictors of falls in an implementation study of Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® (TJQMBB) in older adults in rural West Virginia churches.
Methods:
Falls and injuries were identified via calendars, questionnaire, and verbal reports.
Results:
Fall predictors were gait speed (odds ratio [OR]: 0.27; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.08-0.90); low back pain (OR: 8.04; 95% CI: 1.71-37.79); and pain, stiffness, or swelling limiting activity (OR: 2.44; 95% CI: 1.09-5.45).
Conclusions:
Determining differences between fallers and nonfallers may identify people with different fall risk profiles and ultimately better tailor fall prevention programming to individual needs.
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Subject
Geriatrics and Gerontology,Rehabilitation,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
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