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Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Published in: Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 1/2010

Open Access 01-12-2010 | Review

Fall prevention and vitamin D in the elderly: an overview of the key role of the non-bone effects

Authors: Cedric Annweiler, Manuel Montero-Odasso, Anne M Schott, Gilles Berrut, Bruno Fantino, Olivier Beauchet

Published in: Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation | Issue 1/2010

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Abstract

Preventing falls and fall-related fractures in the elderly is an objective yet to be reached. There is increasing evidence that a supplementation of vitamin D and/or of calcium may reduce the fall and fracture rates. A vitamin D-calcium supplement appears to have a high potential due to its simple application and its low cost. However, published studies have shown conflicting results as some studies failed to show any effect, while others reported a significant decrease of falls and fractures. Through a 15-year literature overview, and after a brief reminder on mechanism of falls in older adults, we reported evidences for a vitamin D action on postural adaptations - i.e., muscles and central nervous system - which may explain the decreased fall and bone fracture rates and we underlined the reasons for differences and controversies between published data. Vitamin D supplementation should thus be integrated into primary and secondary fall prevention strategies in older adults.
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Metadata
Title
Fall prevention and vitamin D in the elderly: an overview of the key role of the non-bone effects
Authors
Cedric Annweiler
Manuel Montero-Odasso
Anne M Schott
Gilles Berrut
Bruno Fantino
Olivier Beauchet
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1743-0003
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1743-0003-7-50

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