This is a control study with a 2-group pretest-posttest design investigating the effects of a 10-week judo-inspired exercise program (Judo4Balance) for physical functions, self-efficacy, activity level, and fall techniques among working adults \& part-time working retired people. Falls constitute a common and severe threat to older men and women's health worldwide. However, falls are not just a problem of advanced age, studies have been reporting that falls are a problem at all ages. Nevertheless, falls are under-studied, particularly among young and middle-aged adults (working age adults). For all fall-related injuries among adults, the proportions have been reported to be 32.3% among older adults, 35.3% among middle-aged adults, and 32.3% among younger adults in the United States. This indicates that falls and fall related injuries represent a significant threat to public health at all ages. Therefore, new innovative ways of prevention is much needed and needs to be studied.
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Change in participants "break fall" competence/skill
Timeframe: Before and after 10 weeks of training
Change in participants' fall efficacy after 10 weeks
Timeframe: Before and after 10 weeks of training
Change in Balance
Timeframe: Before and after the 10 weeks of training