Pilates Training To Prevent Falls

The exciting new study below points to the value of “cognitive-physical, dual-task training” to achieve better results in your balance and fall-risk programs for older adults. An effective program can improve the lives of your members.  

While most fall-risk programs focus on physical-only balance and strength training, a strong body of evidence including this study recognizes that the brain, and specifically executive function, plays an essential and critical role. 

The study, published on the National Institute of Health website, concluded:

"These results indicate that dual-task training is clinically beneficial to improving static and dynamic balance as well as executive function in older adults with a history of falls. These findings shed new light on a clinical implication that executive function should be considered in balance training for older adults."

According to Harvard University, “Executive function refers to a set of skills. These skills underlie the capacity to plan ahead and meet goals, display self-control, follow multiple-step directions even when interrupted, and stay focused despite distractions, among others. No One Is Born with Executive Function Skills, but Nearly Everyone Can Learn Them.”

In a Pilates private training we are proud to support this. We can bring cognitive games to organized movement and balanance training to complete your dual training neeeds.