The Impact of Specifically Adapted Judo-based Training Program on Risk Factors for Falls Among Adults (J4BA)
Accidental Fall, Fall Injury, Work-related Injury
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Accidental Fall focused on measuring Fall prevention, Physical training, judo, judo4Balance, Break falls, Health and Safety, Falling at work
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Over 18 years of age. Understanding oral and written communication in Swedish.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Physically fragile individuals that are so weak that they cannot sit up without support or not being able to hold up neck when laying on the floor or rolling backwards
- Individuals with aortic aneurysm, angina pectoris or recently has had a cataract operation.
Sites / Locations
- Dalarna University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
No Intervention
Participants in 10 week Judo Inspired Exercise program
Control Group
The intervention included 10 sessions, using a 10-week (45-50 minutes /week) pre-established program called Judo4Balance, a structured exercise program which consists of three blocks. All sessions include: Balance, Strength, power and break fall exercises. The intervention group i tested before and after the 10 week exercise.
The subjects in the control group go about their normal life for 10 weeks without any intervention. The control group is tested before and after the 10 week period.