Balance perturbation system to improve balance compensatory responses during walking in old persons

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Ageing commonly disrupts the balance control and compensatory postural responses that contribute to maintaining balance and preventing falls during perturbation of posture. This can lead to increased risk of falling in old adults (65 years old and over). Therefor...

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Main Authors: Melzer Itshak, Shapiro Amir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroengrehab.com/content/7/1/32