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Marina Arkkukangas1,2,3, Karin Strömqvist Bååthe4,5, Julia Hamilton6

  • 1Department of Medicine, School of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden. marina.arkkukangas@fou.sormland.se.

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This study shows that a peer-led exercise program effectively boosts physical activity and improves fall techniques in older adults. It also significantly reduces fear of falling, offering a practical approach to fall prevention.

Keywords:
Falling techniquesFallsOlder adultsPublic health

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Falls and fall-related injuries are a significant health concern for older adults globally.
  • Evidence-based fall prevention exercises are effective but challenging to deliver broadly.
  • New models for promoting exercise in community-dwelling older adults are needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a peer-led, group-based exercise intervention using a train-the-trainer approach.
  • To assess the intervention's impact on physical performance, activity levels, and fall prevention.
  • To compare outcomes with a control group at 8-week follow-up.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving trainers and participants from retired persons' organizations.
  • The FallFitness program delivered weekly strength, balance, and falling techniques over eight weeks.
  • 101 participants were randomized to the FallFitness group (n=50) or a control group (n=51).

Main Results:

  • The peer-led program significantly improved physical activity levels (p=0.036).
  • Backward and sideways falling techniques showed significant improvement (p<0.001).
  • Fear of falling significantly decreased in the exercise group (p=0.009), while other outcomes were non-significant.

Conclusions:

  • The train-the-trainer approach with the multicomponent exercise program is effective for promoting physical activity and motor skills.
  • The FallFitness program may reduce fear of falling.
  • The intervention shows potential for being time- and cost-effective for fall prevention.