New article from Pedro Aleixo from CIDEFES

Pedro Aleixo (CIDEFESS) and João Abrantes from Universidade Lusófona have published an insightful review titled “Proprioceptive and Strength Exercise Guidelines to Prevent Falls in the Elderly Related to Biomechanical Movement Characteristics” in the Healthcare journal¹.

The paper addresses a major concern in elderly care – falls. Walking, a crucial daily activity, is often when falls occur, with tripping and slipping being the most common causes. The authors explore how gait biomechanical parameters relate to these falls and how exercise programs can help prevent them¹.

The review presents guidelines for a fall prevention exercise program aimed at improving gait biomechanical parameters related to falls. The proposed program should last 6 or more weeks and be based on four movement pillars (locomotion, level changes, pulling and pushing, and rotations), with a focus on the locomotion pillar¹.

The program includes proprioceptive and functional strength exercises, providing a structural basis for the development of a fall prevention exercise program¹.

Check out the full article for a comprehensive understanding of this critical issue¹. Let’s work together to ensure the safety and well-being of our elderly population!