Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
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This cluster of papers focuses on gait analysis, fall risk assessment, and interventions for fall prevention in the elderly population. It covers topics such as gait speed, balance control, physical performance measures, and the impact of various factors on fall risk, including age-related changes, neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease, and muscle strength. The cluster also addresses the reliability and validity of assessment tools and the effectiveness of exercise programs for reducing fall incidence.
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fall prevention; balance; fall risk; falls; postural control; postural stability; gait; walking speed; falls in older adults; postural sway; Timed Up and Go test; balance training; fall risk assessment; fear of falling; fall risk factors; center of pressure; balance assessment; balance disorders; dynamic balance; Berg Balance Scale; fall-related injuries; gait variability; static balance; fall risk prediction; balance control
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Morton address: 36113221045995392 · morton4x16-v1
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