Research
Judo lessons can teach older adults to fall safely
Earth.com · By Rodielon Putol ·
The Brief
- Most fall prevention programs for older adults aim to stop falls from happening, and very few teach what to do once a fall has begun.
- Judo, a sport in which people are regularly thrown onto a mat, has techniques for controlling a fall.
- A new study reported by Earth.com examines whether judo lessons can teach older adults to fall safely.
Why it matters
It suggests a way to reduce fall-related injuries in older adults by teaching safe falling technique, which complements programs focused only on preventing falls.
Who’s affected
- older adults
- fall prevention researchers and clinicians
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- #older adults
- #judo
- #fall prevention
- #injury prevention
Most fall prevention programs for older adults try to stop a fall from happening. Very few teach what to do once someone is already on the way to the floor. Judo, a sport where people get thrown onto a mat, has techniques for exactly that moment. A new study found that health…