Revisiting the Instrumented Romberg Test: Can Today’s Technology Offer a Risk-of-Fall Screening Device for Senior Citizens? An Experience-Based Approach

Revisiting the Instrumented Romberg Test: Can Today’s Technology Offer a Risk-of-Fall Screening Device for Senior Citizens? An Experience-Based Approach

Risk of fall (ROF) is a worldwide major concern for its prevalence and consequent dramatic outcomes in the elderly population. The growing age-related risk appears to be associated with increasing motor, sensory, and cognitive problems in the elderly population. There is a consensus on the need to s...

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Main Authors: Michele Gallamini, Giorgio Piastra, Simonetta Lucarini, Debora Porzio, Matteo Ronchi, Alessio Pirino, Fabio Scoppa, Stefano Masiero, Lucrezia Tognolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
risk-of-fall
balance
postural control
unperturbed upright stance
force plate
Romberg test
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/2/161

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