The effect of handrail cross-sectional design and age on applied handrail forces during reach-to-grasp balance reactions.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110788
Abstract: Handrails have been shown to reduce the likelihood of falls. Despite common use, little is known about how handrail shape and size affect the forces that people can apply after balance loss, and how these… read more here.
Keywords: handrail; force generation; handrail cross; balance ... See more keywords
The Effect of Handrail Cross-Sectional Design and Age on the Speed and Quality of Reach-To-Grasp Reactions to Recover Balance.
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DOI: 10.1177/00187208221082439
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of handrail cross-section on the speed and quality of reach-to-grasp movements following balance loss in younger and older adults. BACKGROUND Grasping a handrail is a common strategy for balance recovery.… read more here.
Keywords: handrail; reach grasp; effect; handrail cross ... See more keywords