This review examines the effect of a dual task on the gait parameters of older adults with a
mean gait speed of 1.0 m/s or greater, and the effect of type and complexity of task. A …

Abstract Riva, D, Bianchi, R, Rocca, F, and Mamo, C. Proprioceptive training and injury
prevention in a professional men's basketball team: A six-year prospective study. J Strength …

Gait and balance disorders are among the main predisposing factors of falls in elderly.
Clinical scales are widely employed to assess the risk of falling, but they require trained …

The present research examines how perceptions of e-scooter mobile apps (ie, a
communication technology) influence intent to use e-scooters (ie, a transportation …

Although balance and gait deteriorate as a person ages, it is unknown if all balance and gait
measures change similarly across the adult age span. We developed the Instrumented …

Postural balance and gait are important factors in the functional status of older people;
however, few studies have addressed differences by sex. The objective of this study was to …

Background Balance impairment is a common problem in all age groups. There are several
tools to assess balance. Functional reach test (FRT), single-leg stance (SLS) test, timed up …

Introduction Precision of movements responsible for maintaining balance deteriorates with
age due to natural involutionary processes, thus prompting a research question whether the …

Many diseases and conditions decrease the ability to control balance. In clinical settings,
there is therefore a major interest in the assessment of postural control. Trunk accelerometry …

Falls represent an important adverse effect associated with knee osteoarthritis and result in
a significant financial burden on the healthcare system. Therefore, identification of fall …