Analysis of parameters influencing the assessment of gait and fall risk in elderly patients with and without a history of falls

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare parameters that may influence gait (strength, balance, fear of falling, Root Mean Square on the maximal voluntary contraction, Foot Minimum Clearance, stride length, speed and leg support time) and check whether a relationship exists between these par...

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Main Author: Coutinho, António (author)
Other Authors: Fragata, C. (author), Andrade, D. (author), Vivas, I. (author), Gonçalves, M. (author)
Format: conferenceObject
Language:eng
Published: 2012
Subjects:
Elderly
Falls
Risk of falling
Parameters that influence the gait
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.11/1572
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio.ipcb.pt:10400.11/1572

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.11/1572

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