Age-related differences in dual task walking: a cross sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Variability in stride velocity during walking characterizes gait instability and predicts falling in older individuals. Walking while executing a cognitive task is also associated with increased risk of falling, particularly in older...

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Main Authors: Salamon Kathleen B, Priest Andrew W, Hollman John H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-11-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroengrehab.com/content/5/1/29