physical therapy clinics with the appropriate equipment. The majority of older adults do not exercise regularly and 35% of people over the age of 65 do not participate in any leisurely physical activities. Older adults In older adults, physical training and perturbation therapy is directed to improving balance recovery responses and preventing falls. Gait-related changes in the elderly provide a greater chance of stability during walking due to slower speed and greater base of support, but they also increase the chance of slipping or tripping and falling. Appropriate joint moment generation is required to create sufficient push-off for balance recovery. Age-related changes in muscles, tendons, and neural structures may contribute to slower reactive responses. Interventions involving resistance training along with perturbation training may prove to be beneficial in improving muscle strength and balance recovery. Stroke recovery Stroke exercises help patients regain mobility and strength in their bodies, and must be done regularly in order to regain muscle tone that helps prevent falls. Exercises for prevention One of the most important things for fall prevention in elderly populations is to stay physically fit. Specialized facilities and programs like seniors' parks are a good place to keep the elderly in shape and increase their resistance to falling. These facilities contain specialized equipment and training stations where elderly people can exercise. The parks usually have an extended amount of space and different stages reserved for different body exercises. Research suggests that participation in such programs successfully mitigates fall risk in the majority of attendees. See also Morse Fall Scale Falling (accident) Falls in older adults Fall Prevention Center of Excellence Light ergonomics Lighting for the elderly Safety engineering Safety equipment Home modifications Home automation for elderly and disabled people Assisted living Assistive technology References Further reading External links Fall prevention NHS Choices Fall prevention for older adults US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Fall Prevention in the Workplace US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Geriatrics Patient safety Prevention