Introduction:
In the United States, a growing portion of the population is over the age of 65. As people age, balance disorders and issues with gait increase, as do risk for falls (Salzman, 2010). “At least one-third to one-half of those aged 65 and older will fall each year; incidence increases in frequency and severity for those over age 75” (Clark & Kraemer, 2009, p. 174). Physical therapy and exercise are often utilized by physicians in order to try to prevent falls in the elderly, however…
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