Acceptability of treadmill perturbation-based balance training in older adults at risk of falling: a mixed-methods evaluation of participant and trainer perspectives

Perturbation-based balance training (PBT) specifically targets fall mechanisms and holds promise for fall prevention in older adults, but its reliance on near-fall exposure may pose a barrier to engagement. Successful implementation depends on acceptability among participants and trainers, yet a mix...

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Hauptverfasser: Hezel, Natalie (Verfasst von) , Buchner, Theresa (Verfasst von) , Becker, Clemens (Verfasst von) , Bauer, Jürgen M. (Verfasst von) , Steib, Simon (Verfasst von) , Werner, Christian (Verfasst von)
Dokumenttyp: Article (Journal)
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 16 January 2026
In: Aging clinical and experimental research
Year: 2026, Jahrgang: 38, Heft: 1, Pages: 1-13
ISSN:1720-8319
DOI:10.1007/s40520-025-03320-0
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Verfasserangaben:Natalie Hezel, Theresa Buchner, Clemens Becker, Jürgen M. Bauer, Simon Steib, Christian Werner
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Zusammenfassung:Perturbation-based balance training (PBT) specifically targets fall mechanisms and holds promise for fall prevention in older adults, but its reliance on near-fall exposure may pose a barrier to engagement. Successful implementation depends on acceptability among participants and trainers, yet a mixed-methods, multi-perspective evaluation of PBT acceptability is lacking.
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ISSN:1720-8319
DOI:10.1007/s40520-025-03320-0