Citation

Burtscher M, Kopp M. Gerontology 2011; 57(5): 422-423.

Affiliation

Department of Sport Science, Medical Section, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Karger Publishers)

DOI

10.1159/000322930

PMID

21099210

Abstract

Recently, Granacher et al. (2010) proposed an intergenerational approach to promoting balance and strength for fall prevention in children and elderly subjects together. Although this sounds like a stimulating idea, its effectiveness for fall prevention in both groups has yet to be demonstrated. Undoubtedly, fall prevention remains a big challenge to scientists and health professionals. The idea of implementing prevention programs on an intergenerational basis will probably have to undergo a complex and long-lasting evaluation process before a firm conclusion about its effectiveness can be made.

Language: en