Towards Optimized Virtual Reality Interventions for Improving Balance and Muscle Strength in Healthy Elderly KU Leuven
Summary
Independence at older age is compromised on a large scale by fall-related injuries. About 40% of those aged 65 and older, fall at least once per year. The high incidence of falls is attributable to risk factors such as age-related decreases in postural control and muscle strength. However, balance training programs can improve postural control and muscle strength and thereby reduce the risk of falls. Challenging weight shifts ...