Does perturbation training prevent falls after discharge from stroke rehabilitation? A prospective cohort study with historical control

摘要

BackgroundIndividuals with stroke fall frequently, and no exercise intervention has been shown to prevent falls post-stroke. Perturbation-based balance training (PBT), which involves practicing reactions to instability, shows promise for preventing falls in older adults and individuals with Parkinson disease. This study aimed to determine if PBT during in-patient stroke rehabilitation can prevent falls after discharge into the community.