Elderly fall risk prediction using static posturography
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0172398
Abstract: Maintaining and controlling postural balance is important for activities of daily living, with poor postural balance being predictive of future falls. This study investigated eyes open and eyes closed standing posturography with elderly adults to… read more here.
Keywords: fall risk; velocity; eyes closed; faller ... See more keywords
Diabetic Polyneuropathy and Risk of Falls: Fear of Falling and Other Factors.
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DOI: 10.20471/acc.2017.56.04.20
Abstract: The aim of the study was to analyze postural stability, walking speed and fear of falling in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) in order to determine the risk factors for falls, as well as the… read more here.
Keywords: risk falls; fear falling; diabetic polyneuropathy; polyneuropathy risk ... See more keywords
Fallers after stroke: a retrospective study to investigate the combination of postural sway measures and clinical information in faller’s identification
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1157453
Abstract: Background Falls can have devastating effects on quality of life. No clear relationships have been identified between clinical and stabilometric postural measures and falling in persons after stroke. Objective This cross-sectional study investigates the value… read more here.
Keywords: sway; faller; swayml; balance ... See more keywords