Lower-extremity bracing can improve postural stability during walking
Falls are a major cause of injuries and fatalities. In order to avoid a fall, it is essential to maintain postural stability. The purpose of this study was to evaluate wearing lower-extremity supports as a fall prevention intervention to improve postural stability. Eleven older participants particip...
Main Authors: | Qu, Xingda, Lew, Fui Ling |
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Other Authors: | School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
Format: | Conference Paper |
Language: | English |
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2013
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Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/98084 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/12185 |
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