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72 APPENDICES Physiotherapy KCE reports vol. 40
A review of existing evidence a
current recommendations for the
general population
(51)
Vibrating insoles and balance control
in elderly people
(52)
Have we oversold the benefit of latelife
exercise
(53)
Effect of a physical therapeutic
intervention for balance problems in
the elderly : a single-blind,
randomized, controlled multi-center
trial
(54)
Medio-lateral motion of the center of
mass during obstacle crossing
distinguishes elderly individuals with
imbalance
(55)
Effects of balance training in elderly
people with non-peripheral vertigo
and unsteadiness
(56)
Training of balance under single-and
dual-task conditions in older adults
with balance impairment
(57)
for elderly people.
Walking seems to be the safest, cheapest, easiest,
and most widely accessible exercise for the average
senior.
Review With age, the somato-sensory function declines and
such changes have been associated with diminished
motor performance. Input noise can enhance
sensory and motor function.
The authors try to demonstrate that exercises on
vibrating gel-based insoles (with noise) could
ameliorate age-related impairments in balance
control
Review This review supports a strong argument for
exercises as an effective means of reducing disability
(strength, aerobic capacity, flexibility, walking and
standing balance).
RCT The influence of a short individualized exercise
programme to improve functional balance in people
aged 75 years and older. (Effect at short or long
term )
RCT This study investigate whether elderly patients with
imbalance can be distinguished from elderly subjects
by comparing their whole body center of mass
motions in the medio-lateral direction during
obstacle crossing.
RCT The effect of balance training on improving of
objective and perceived balance in elderly people
with non-peripheral vertigo and unsteadiness
RCT The usual rehabilitation programs emphasize
training balance under single-task conditions to
improve balance and reduce risk for falls.
This study showed that older adults may improve
their balance under dual-task conditions.
implemented with caution. Negative
or no answer possible for 7 of the 8
first questions of the Va form.
Critical appraisal not pursued.
Negative answers to 7 questions of
the first questions of the Va form.
Critical appraisal not pursued.
Negative answers or no possible
answer to questions 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 of
the Va form. Hence, results of this
review must be implemented with
caution.
Recommendations seem applicable to
Belgian situation
Pedro 8/10
Negative or no answer possible for 6
of the 9 first questions of the II form.
Critical appraisal not pursued.
Negative or no answer possible for 6
of the 9 first question of the II form.
Recommendations seem applicable to
Belgian situation
The major methodologic problem in
the present study is its sample size
limited to 3 patients. No conclusions
should be drawn that would lead to
therapeutic recommendations on the
basis of such a study.