Differences between young and older adults in the control of weight shifting within the surface of support.

An important reason for falling in elderly is incorrect weight-shifting. In many daily life activities quick and accurate weight-shifting is needed to maintain balance and to prevent from falling. The present study aims to gain more insight in age-related differences in the control of weight-shiftin...

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Main Authors: Elisabeth A de Vries, Simone R Caljouw, Milou J M Coppens, Klaas Postema, Gijsbertus J Verkerke, Claudine J C Lamoth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4043746?pdf=render