Hyperkyphotic posture and risk of injurious falls in older persons. Falls among older adults can have serious physical and emotional consequences, ultimately leading to a loss of independence. Improved identification of those at risk for falls could lead
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Gait characteristics of elderly people with a history of falls: a dynamic approach. This study investigated changes in the kinematics of elderly people who experienced at least one fall 6 months prior to data collection. The authors hypothesized that, in
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Fall Prevention: Developing a fall prevention program When developing a fall prevention program, you’ll begin by identifying the people at risk for falls. This can be done using a fall risk assessment scale. A fall risk assessment and posture assess
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