Effects of a 12-week intrinsic foot muscle strengthening program (STIFF) on gait, balance and concerns about falling in physically active older adults: An assessor-blinded randomized-controlled trial
This study did not show an effect of PIFM strengthening training on maximum gait speed in older adults who are involved in a functional exercise program. However, it seems to reduce concerns about falling. This advocates further research on the benefits of integrating PIFM strengthening exercises in functional exercise programs. In addition, future studies are needed to unravel the mechanism behind the reduction in concerns about falling.
Authors
- Eveline Wouters (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8911-9398)
- Martijn F. Pisters (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2875-1709)
- Lydia Willemse (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9947-5425)
- Benedicte Vanwanseele (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6158-9483)
Institutions
- Tilburg University (NL)
- Fontys University of Applied Sciences (NL)
- University Medical Center Utrecht (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Gait & Posture
- Published
- 2025-10-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2025.110018
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00