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Physiological Factors Associated with Falls in Older Community‐Dwelling Women
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 1994 · Vol. 42(10) · pp. 1110–1117
Stephen R. Lord✉(Neuroscience Research Australia)John A. Ward(South Eastern Sydney Local Health District)Philippa Williams(Neuroscience Research Australia)Kaarin J. Anstey(Prince of Wales Hospital)
Abstract
These findings support previous results conducted in retirement village and institutional setting and indicate that the test procedure aids in the identification of older community-dwelling women at risk of falls.
Balance, Gait, and Falls PreventionInjury Epidemiology and PreventionCerebral Palsy and Movement DisordersMedicineProprioceptionBalance (ability)Prospective cohort studyPhysical therapyPoison controlInjury preventionPhysical medicine and rehabilitationPopulationSensation
MeSH terms
Accidental FallsAgedAged, 80 and overPostural BalanceFemaleHumansMusclesProspective StudiesPsychomotor PerformanceReaction TimeRisk FactorsSensation
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