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 3 Least-frequently reported exercises (n = 17)

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 on unstable surface (while supported)	3	1	No	Yes	Yes	Depends^a	No	Yes	No	No
Walking with head turns	3	3	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Walking while balancing object	3	3	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Obstacle courses	3	4	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Walking and picking up objects	3	4	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Standing on unstable surface such as wobble board,mat, etc.	3	5	No	Yes	Yes	Depends^a	No	Yes	No	No
Supported Toe taps on bench step - any direction	2	2	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Walking (fast pace) extended - cardio (2 min)	2	3	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Toe taps on bench step - any direction	2	4	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Pushing /nudging/ perturbing/ throwing off balance	2	4	No	Depends^a	Yes	Yes	No	Depends^a	No	No
Stair walking	0	5	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No

^aBalance component targeted depends on the unstable surface used in the exercises, and response of the participant

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