Effect of an exercise programme on reducing fall risk in older adults

• Main Author: Chia, Timothy Zun Yi
• Other Authors: Tan Cher Chay John
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: DRNTU::Science::General
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/76797
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Background: Falls are the leading cause of injuries and often lead to functional impairment, disability and death among older adults (age ≥ 65 years). Current literature suggests that appropriately designed exercise interventions can prevent falls in older adults. There is however, a lack of effecti...