It’s the third study in the past year.

This time from researchers at the University of South Carolina, in Columbia.

First, the details.

• 47 elderly patients were randomly assigned to a treatment group.
  • A 5-week Feldenkrais program, 60 minutes 3 times per week
  • Control group on a wait list.

And, the results.

• After completion of the program, balance and mobility increased while fear of falling decreased significantly for the Feldenkrais group.
• No other significant changes were observed.
• Participants of the Feldenkrais group showed improvements in balance confidence and mobility while performing a cognitive task.

The bottom line?

The authors concluded, “Feldenkrais exercises are an effective way to improve balance and mobility, and thus offer an alternative method to help offset age-related declines in mobility and reduce the risk of falling among community-dwelling older adults.”

These finding support an earlier study, here.

And third study reported that Feldenkrais benefits from high class attendance (88%) and was viewed positively by participants.

More about the Feldenkrais Method from the Feldenkrais Guild, here.

1/17/10 20:22 JR