Award
Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families 5I01RX003096-06
A Balanced Reach Training Platform to Address Balance Disorders in Older and Neurologically Disabled Veterans
Recipient
Baltimore VA Medical Center
Awarded
March 10, 2026
Identifier
5I01RX003096-06
Development of a Balanced Reach Training Protocol to improve balance and reduce fall risk in older and neurologically disabled Veterans.
Description
This project proposes to develop a novel Balanced Reach Training Protocol (BRTP) to improve balance in Veterans, especially those with balance deficits due to aging, neurological, or traumatic brain injury conditions. The protocol aims to challenge and expand the limits of balance through reaching and pointing tasks, with the goal of reducing fall risk and improving diagnostic and treatment methods.