To what extent do older adult community exercise programs in Winnipeg, Canada address balance and include effective fall prevention exercise? A descriptive self-report study

Table 2 Most-frequently reported exercises (n = 19)

Exercise	Number of programs	Challenge score (max = 5)	Component of postural control targeted
Exercise	Number of programs	Challenge score (max = 5)	Functional stability limits	Static stability	Dynamic stability	Reactive postural control	Anticipatory postural control	Dynamic stability	Sensory contributions	Cognitive contributions
Supported standing with eyes closed	9	0	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No
Supported standing narrow stance	9	1	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No
Supported shifting weight as far as possible in either direction	9	1	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No
Unsupported basic standing focused on not leaning/ staying upright relative to floor/gravity	9	1	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
Standing unsupported with eyes closed	9	1	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No
Raising arm - any direction	9	2	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
Shifting weight as far as possible in either direction	9	3	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No
Ankle strategy, weight shifts	9	3	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No
Heel raises	9	4	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Supported standing, tandem stance	8	1	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No
Supported one-legged stance	8	1	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No
Hip strategy, weight shifts	8	3	Yes	Yes	No	no	No	No	No	No
Sit to stand without hands	8	4	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Supported basic standing, focused on not leaning/ staying upright relative to floor/ gravity	7	0	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
Supported basic standing comfortable position	7	0	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No
Standing supported wide stance	7	0	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No
Unsupported standing narrow stance	7	2	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No
Unsupported standing tandem stance	7	3	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No
Unsupported one-legged stance	7	3	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No

ISSN: 1471-2318