Gait asymmetry, ankle spasticity, and depression as independent predictors of falls in ambulatory stroke patients
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0177136
Abstract: Background Falls are the leading cause of injury in stroke patients. However, the cause of a fall is complicated, and several types of risk factors are involved. Therefore, a comprehensive model to predict falls with… read more here.
Keywords: depression; spasticity; asymmetry; stroke patients ... See more keywords
Factors that cause women with osteoporosis to fall.
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DOI: 10.20945/2359-3997000000578
Abstract: Objective To analyze and compare intrinsic and extrinsic factors that cause falls among women receiving treatment for osteoporosis. Subjects and methods A cross-sectional study of women ≥50 years receiving treatment for osteoporosis. Participants filled out… read more here.
Keywords: treatment osteoporosis; faller group; receiving treatment; factors cause ... See more keywords