Cortical correlates in upright dynamic and static balance in the elderly

Abstract Falls are the second most frequent cause of injury in the elderly. Physiological processes associated with aging affect the elderly’s ability to respond to unexpected balance perturbations, leading to increased fall risk. Every year, approximately 30% of adults, 65 years and older, experien...

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Main Authors: Maria Rubega, Emanuela Formaggio, Roberto Di Marco, Margherita Bertuccelli, Stefano Tortora, Emanuele Menegatti, Manuela Cattelan, Paolo Bonato, Stefano Masiero, Alessandra Del Felice
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-93556-3