To reduce the number of falls in old age, we need to understand the mechanisms
underpinning a fall, who are at risk of falling, and what interventions can prevent such …

This systematic review and critical evaluation of the literature investigates whether advanced
age compromises obstacle crossing under unconstrained and time-constrained conditions …

Accidental falls are a leading cause of injury and death in the growing elderly population.
Traumatic falls are frequent, costly, and debilitating. Control of balance during locomotion is …

Objectives Mobile phone texting is a common daily occurrence with a paucity of research
examining corresponding gait characteristics. To date, most studies have participants walk …

Fifteen young and 15 older healthy adults walked and crossed obstacles with heights of
10%, 20% and 30% of their leg lengths while their kinematic data were measured with a …

The goal of this study was to examine the transition of walking from a level surface onto
different inclined surfaces. Kinematic data of limb and trunk segments were recorded from …

The ability to adequately avoid obstacles while walking is an important skill that allows safe
locomotion over uneven terrain. The high proportion of falls in the elderly that is associated …

Stegemöller EL, Buckley TA, Pitsikoulis C, Barthelemy E, Roemmich R, Hass CJ. Postural
instability and gait impairment during obstacle crossing in Parkinson's disease. OBJECTIVE …

This paper reviews the literature to determine directions for prevention of falls among the
elderly by establishing causal factors for falls resulting from a trip. The literature on risk …

Objective. To determine if medio-lateral motion of the head, trunk, or pelvis demonstrates
dynamic stability as well as whole-body center of mass during obstructed walking. Design …