The Age-Related Effects of Visual Input on Multi-Sensory Weighting Process During Locomotion and Unexpected Slip Perturbations
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among older adults. Age-related sensory degradation may increase instability and increase the risk of slips and falls in older adults. The integration of three sensory systems (visual, proprioceptive, and vestibular systems) and the respect...
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Virginia Tech
2014
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10919/39339 http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-09152011-151833/ |