Freezing of gait (FOG) is a serious gait disturbance, common in mid-and late-stage
Parkinson's disease, that affects mobility and increases fall risk. Wearable sensors have …

Falls are common among older adults. One in 3 adults aged 65 years or older and 1 in 2
adults aged 80 years or older fall each year. Interventions for prevention have been …

Abstract Background The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is often used in clinical practice to
predict falls in the older adults. However, there is no consensus in research regarding its …

It has been just over 20 years since the effects of height-induced threat on human postural
control were first investigated. Raising the height of the support surface on which individuals …

Falls in older people are a major public health issue, as they are associated with increased
risks of morbidity and mortality. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and factors …

Abstract Objectives Fear of falling (FoF) is common in older people and may lead to physical
decline, disability, poor quality of life, and falls. Several risk factors for FoF have been …

Background fear of falling is common in older adults and can have a profound influence on a
variety of behaviours that increase fall risk. However, fear of falling can also have potentially …

Abstract Under the Predictive Processing Framework, perception is guided by internal
models that map the probabilistic relationship between sensory states and their causes …

Background worries about falling are common in older people. It has been suggested that
these worries can reduce balance safety by acting as a distracting dual-task. However, it is …

Approximately half of older adults experience fear of falling (FoF) but the aetiology is
unclear. The aim is to review the literature on physiological, mood and cognitive factors …