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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"slip-induced fall"”.
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Relationships between Hamstring Activation Rate and Biomechanics of Slip-induced Falls among Young and Older Adults
… rate could potentially serve as an indicator for slip-induced falls, particularly for older adults. Kinematics (heel contact velocity, walking velocity, slip distance, and step length), kinetics (friction demand), and electromyography (EMG) while walking over a slippery surface were collected and …
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Biomechanical analysis of effects of neuromusculoskeletal training for older adults on the likelihood of slip-induced falls
… for older adults could reduce the likelihood of slip-induced fall accidents. The study focused on evaluating biomechanics among the elderly at pre- and post-training stages during processes associated with slip-induced fall accidents. Motivations: Older adults are at a higher risk of falls due to …
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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 …
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The Effects of Obesity and Age on Balance Recovery After Slipping
Falls due to slipping are a serious occupational concern. Slipping is estimated to cause 40-50% of all fall-related injuries. In 2011, falls resulted in 22% of injuries requiring days away from work. Epidemiological data indicates that older and obese adults experience more falls than young, …
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Preventing slip-induced falls in older adults: perturbation training using a moveable platform and virtual reality
Slip-induced fall related injuries are a serious public health issue among older adults leading to considerable mortality, morbidity, and immobility. Existing proactive exercise interventions have produced mixed results on the success of reducing fall accidents. A training intervention may be …
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Toward understanding factors affecting falls among individuals who are obese
… is its association with an increased risk of falls and subsequent injury. Thus, it is important to understand factors affecting falls among individuals who are obese, to help develop effective intervention solutions to mitigate falls in this population. Obese individuals have been hypothesized …