Systematic review of candidate prognostic factors for falling in older adults identified from motion analysis of challenging walking tasks

R Dubbeldam, YY Lee, J Pennone, L Mochizuki… - European review of …, 2023 - Springer
The objective of this systematic review is to identify motion analysis parameters measured
during challenging walking tasks which can predict fall risk in the older population …

Age-related differences in lower limb muscle activation patterns and balance control strategies while walking over a compliant surface

W Jeon, A Ramadan, J Whitall, N Alissa, K Westlake - Scientific reports, 2023 - nature.com
Substantial evidence demonstrates that falls in older adults are leading causes of fatal and
non-fatal injuries and lead to negative impacts on the quality of life in the aging population …

[HTML][HTML] Lower extremity joint power and work during recovery following trip-induced perturbations

S Shokouhi, H Mokhtarzadeh, PVS Lee - Gait & Posture, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Successful recovery following a perturbation during walking depends on a
quick well-coordinated response from the body. As such, lower limb joint power and work …

Quadriceps strength, postural stability, and pain mediation in bilateral knee osteoarthritis: a comparative analysis with healthy controls

MS Alshahrani, RS Reddy - Diagnostics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Bilateral knee osteoarthritis (OA) poses significant challenges to individuals' functional
abilities, including quadriceps strength, postural stability, and pain perception …

Age-related differences in kinematics, kinetics, and muscle synergy patterns following a sudden gait perturbation: Changes in movement strategies and implications …

W Jeon, A Ramadan, J Whitall, N Alissa, K Westlake - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Falls in older adults are leading causes of fatal and non-fatal injuries, negatively impacting
quality of life among those in this demographic. Most elderly falls occur due to …

The influence of smoothness and speed of stand-to-sit movement on joint kinematics, kinetics, and muscle activation patterns

W Jeon, XN Dong, A Dalby, CH Goh - Frontiers in Human …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Background Stand-to-sit (StandTS) is an important daily activity widely used in rehabilitation
settings to improve strength, postural stability, and mobility. Modifications in movement …

Home environmental factors associated with falls among elderly in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand

L Boonkhao, K Puangjan, I Ouengprasert… - Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose The demographics of the world's population have changed over time. Previous
research demonstrated the high rate of falls among elderly people living in rural areas in …

Identifying sensors-based parameters associated with fall risk in community-dwelling older adults: an investigation and interpretation of discriminatory parameters

X Wang, J Cao, Q Zhao, M Chen, J Luo, H Wang, L Yu… - BMC geriatrics, 2024 - Springer
Background Falls pose a severe threat to the health of older adults worldwide. Determining
gait and kinematic parameters that are related to an increased risk of falls is essential for …

Investigating balance-related gait patterns and their relationship with maximum torques generated by the hamstrings and quadriceps in older adults-results from the …

SU Ko, GJ Jerome, EM Simonsick, L Ferrucci - Archives of gerontology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Balance-related gait patterns in older adults can be objectively discerned
through the examination of gait parameters, maximum leg torques, and their …

[PDF][PDF] Analysis of age-related difference in lower limb muscle activation pattern and movement strategies during walking balance control on a compliant surface

W Jeon, A Ramadan, J Whitall, N Alissa, K Westlake - 2023 - assets-eu.researchsquare.com
Substantial evidence demonstrates that falls in older adults are leading causes of fatal and
non-fatal injuries and lead to negative impacts on quality of life in the aging population. Most …