Developing and Evaluating New Methods for Assessing Postural Control and Dynamics

Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults (>65) and frequently result in reduced mobility, loss of independence, decreased quality of life, injury, and death.  Extensive research has been conducted regarding postural coordination and control, and other mechanisms/processes involv...

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Main Author: Zhang, Hong Bo
Other Authors: Industrial and Systems Engineering
Format: Others
Published: Virginia Tech 2013
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/19289