Perturbation-Based Treadmill Training to Prevent Unrecovered Falls in Geriatric Patients

The CTT serves as a comparison to PBT. It involves standard treadmill walking without perturbations on the same treadmill. This intervention is conducted over the same defined period as PBT (3-6 weeks), with a matched frequency and exercise time compared to the PBT group for consistency. Participants are secured with safety harnesses while walking.

Overall, 9 training sessions with different objectives and progression regarding perturbation directions, predictability, and intensity will be conducted within 3-6 weeks. During the initial sessions, familiarizing participants with the treadmill and establishing their individual walking pace will be focused. Pace can be individually adjusted in each training session. Participants are secured with safety harnesses while walking.