Results and Conclusions Although most available studies did not systematic ally evaluate feasibility aspects , reports of high participation rates , low drop-out rates , absence of adverse events and positive training experiences suggest that biofeedback methods can be applied in older adults .
An indication for effectiveness of visual feedback-based training of balance in ( frail ) older adults was identified for postural sway , weight-shifting and reaction time in st and ing , and for the Berg Balance Scale .
Indications for added effectiveness of applying biofeedback during training of balance , gait , or sit-to-st and transfers in older patients post-stroke were identified for training-specific aspects .
The same applies for auditory feedback-based training of gait in older patients with lower-limb surgery .
Implication sFurther appropriate studies are needed in different population s of older adults to be able to make definitive statements regarding the ( long-term ) added effectiveness , particularly on measures of functioning
Context An effective application of biofeedback for interventions in older adults with balance and mobility disorders may be compromised due to co-morbidity .
Objective To evaluate the feasibility and the effectiveness of biofeedback-based training of balance and /or mobility in older adults .
The effect of Tai Chi Quan and computerized balance training on postural stability in older subjects. Atlanta FICSIT Group. Frailty and Injuries: Cooperative Studies on Intervention Techniques.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE This study explored whether two exercise programs would affect the ability to minimize postural sway of 72 relatively inactive , older subjects who participated in the Atlanta FICSIT trial . SUBJECTS Subjects were r and omly assigned to ( 1 ) a computerized balance training group , ( 2 ) a tai chi group , or ( 3 ) an educational group serving as a control for exercise .  Each group consisted of 24 members . METHODS All subjects were evaluated under four postural conditions before , immediately after , and 4 months following their respective interventions , each of which was given over 15 weeks . RESULTS Platform balance measures revealed greater stability after training among subjects in the balance training group but little change in stability among subjects in the tai chi and educational group . Subjects in the tai chi group were less afraid of falling after training compared with subjects in other groups with similar covariates . CONCLUSION AND DISCUSSION Unlike computerized balance training , tai chi does not improve measures of postural stability . Because tai chi delayed onset to first or multiple falls in older individuals , this effect does not appear to be associated with measures of enhanced postural stability .  Tai chi may gain its success , in part , from promoting confidence without reducing sway rather than primarily facilitating a reduction in sway-based measures
Results and Conclusions Although most available studies did not systematic ally evaluate feasibility aspects , reports of high participation rates , low drop-out rates , absence of adverse events and positive training experiences suggest that biofeedback methods can be applied in older adults .
An indication for effectiveness of visual feedback-based training of balance in ( frail ) older adults was identified for postural sway , weight-shifting and reaction time in st and ing , and for the Berg Balance Scale .
Indications for added effectiveness of applying biofeedback during training of balance , gait , or sit-to-st and transfers in older patients post-stroke were identified for training-specific aspects .
The same applies for auditory feedback-based training of gait in older patients with lower-limb surgery .
Implication sFurther appropriate studies are needed in different population s of older adults to be able to make definitive statements regarding the ( long-term ) added effectiveness , particularly on measures of functioning
Context An effective application of biofeedback for interventions in older adults with balance and mobility disorders may be compromised due to co-morbidity .
Objective To evaluate the feasibility and the effectiveness of biofeedback-based training of balance and /or mobility in older adults .