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Age-Related Ankle Strength Degradation and Effects on Slip-Induced Falls
Each year there is an increasing incidence of slip and fall accidents, especially among the elderly population. Existing evidence has identified several aging effects related to slip and fall accidents, yet, the causes of these accidents with advancing age are still little known. The objective of …
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The Effects of Transitioning Between Different Floor Surfaces on Gait Characteristics of the Elderly
Each year the rate of slip and fall accidents increases among older individuals. Most falls among the elderly occur indoors rather than outdoors, and of the falls that occur in the residential home, over 600,000 are due to floor covering materials. In particular, carpet and vinyl are common floor …