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Autor:
Seung-Uk Ko, Karen N. White, Katherine B. Gunter, Ho Sung Aum, W C. Hayes, Scott MacDonald, Mark Costello, Christine M. Snow
Publikováno v:
Journal of Aging and Health. 19:200-212
Purpose: The purpose was to identify differences in gait characteristics between older fallers with a tendency to fall sideways compared to those who do not fall to the side. Method: The authors conducted a prospective, case control study of ambulato
Publikováno v:
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 15:13-25
The purpose of this study was to determine the degree to which a novel training program based on activities of daily living (ADL) would affect performance of ADLs, as well as the fitness of older adults. Fourteen individuals (mean age 82 years) took
Publikováno v:
Journal of Applied Gerontology. 23:457-468
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine whether agility and static balance differ between older adults living in the community (n = 169) and those living in retirement facilities (n = 172). Participants underwent tests of agility (time
Autor:
Wilson C. Hayes, Karen N. White, Jennifer De Costa, Christine M. Snow, Karen Hooker, Katherine B. Gunter
Publikováno v:
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 11:28-39
This study assessed changes in balance self-efficacy (BSE) over 1 year in community-dwelling elderly, compared changes in BSE between fallers and nonfallers, and assessed the relationship between specific balance and mobility risk factors for side fa
Publikováno v:
Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 18:271-277
The Quick Step measures reaction time and lateral stepping velocity. Upon a visual cue, participants step to the side as quickly as possible. Instrumentation includes floor pads with pressure-sensitive switches and two timers. In all, 109 older adult
Publikováno v:
The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 55:M672-M676
Given that 90% of hip fractures result from a fall, individuals who fall frequently are more likely to be at greater risk for fracture than one-time fallers. Our aim was to determine whether performance variables associated with injurious falls could
Publikováno v:
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 38:S42
Publikováno v:
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 37:S152
Publikováno v:
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 37:S75
Publikováno v:
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 37:S157