Does osteoporosis predispose falls? a study on obstacle avoidance and balance confidence
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Osteoporosis is associated with changes in balance and physical performance and has psychosocial consequences which increase the risk of falling. Most falls occur during walking; therefore an efficient obstacle avoidance performance...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-01-01
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| Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/12/1 |