Study protocol for prevention of falls: a randomized controlled trial of effects of vitamin D and exercise on falls prevention

• Published in: BMC geriatrics Vol. 12; no. 1; p. 12
• Main Authors: Uusi-Rasi, Kirsti, Kannus, Pekka, Karinkanta, Saija, Pasanen, Matti, Patil, Radhika, Lamberg-Allardt, Christel, Sievänen, Harri
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 26.03.2012; BioMed Central; BMC
• Subjects: Accidental Falls - prevention & control; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Alfacalcidol; Bone density; Calcifediol; Double-Blind Method; Exercise; Exercise - physiology; Exercise Therapy - methods; Falls; Falls (Accidents); Female; Follow-Up Studies; Geriatrics; Health aspects; Humans; Mobility function; Motor Activity - physiology; Neuromuscular functioning; Older people; Physical functioning; Prevention; Quality of life; Risk Factors; Study Protocol; Treatment Outcome; Vitamin D; Vitamin D - therapeutic use; Vitamin deficiency

Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury and injury-related death among older people. In addition to physical activity, vitamin D also may affect balance and neuromuscular function. Low serum 25-hydroksivitamin D level increases the risk of bone loss, falls and fractures. Thus, an appropr...