Single Stance Stability and Proprioceptive Control in Older Adults Living at Home: Gender and Age Differences

In developed countries, falls in older people represent a rising problem. As effective prevention should start before the risk becomes evident, an early predictor is needed. Single stance instability would appear as a major risk factor. Aims of the study were to describe single stance stability, its...

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Main Authors: Dario Riva, Carlo Mamo, Mara Fanì, Patrizia Saccavino, Flavio Rocca, Manuel Momenté, Marianna Fratta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Aging Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/561695
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