Interventions improve gait regularity in patients with peripheral neuropathy while walking on an irregular surface under low light
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The use of a cane, ankle orthoses, or touch of a vertical surface by the older patients with peripheral neuropathy demonstrates improved spatial and temporal measures of gait regularity while walking under challenging conditions. The ankle orthoses is the most practical intervention as the cane decreases the speed and the vertical surface is not readily available.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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A pelvic muscle precontraction can reduce cough-related urine loss in selected women with mild SUI
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Women with mild or moderate stress urinary incontinence (SUI) can reduce urine loss by contracting the pelvic floor muscles before and during a cough. After one week the women acquired the skill to performed the muscle contraction and significantly reduced the amount of urine leaked during a cough.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1998
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Dynamic balance and stepping versus tai chi training to improve balance and stepping in at-risk older adults
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The efficacy of balance training programs for the elderly, such as tai chi and combined balance and step training programs, with relation to falls prevention is analyzed.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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