Citation

Jones DL, Selfe TK, Wilcox S, Cosner CT, Mitchell J, Ray BD, Stipec C, Switay D, Mancinelli CA. Top. Geriatr. Rehabil. 2023; 39(3): 170-178.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/TGR.0000000000000398

PMID

37605786

PMCID

PMC10440152

Abstract

BACKGROUND: This paper identifies the independent predictors of falls in an implementation study of Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance(®) (TJQMBB) in older adults in rural West Virginia churches.

METHODS: Falls and injuries were identified via calendars, questionnaire, and verbal reports.

RESULTS: Fall predictors were gait speed (OR 0.27; 95% CI 0.08, 0.90); low back pain (OR 8.04; 95% CI 1.71, 37.79); and pain, stiffness, or swelling limiting activity (OR 2.44; 95% CI 1.09, 5.45).

CONCLUSIONS: Determining differences between fallers and non-fallers may identify people with different fall risk profiles and ultimately better tailor fall-prevention programming to individual needs.

Language: en

Keywords

injuries; physical activity; exercise; fall prevention; balance; Tai Chi; Tai Ji Quan