Fall Prevention for Community-dwelling Older Adults

The purpose of this study is to examine whether performing Towel Toe-Curls during daily activities while sitting on a chair effective in preventing falls. Out 142 healthy older adults (mean age 74.6±4.5 years) who did not qualify for long-term care certification, 80 with floating toes were assigned the toe group, and other 62 ground contact group. Furthermore, both groups randomly divided into exercise control groups. group performed one year, whereas not. Exercise showed an increase pressure each foot arch ratio; we also observed significant improvement reach distance Functional Reach Test adjusted center gravity. These results suggest that Toe-Curl