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Filtering by: Committee Member Higdon, Robert L. Subject Falls (Accidents) in old age -- Prevention

Effects of the aging-related loss in lower extremity strength on the feasible region for balance recovery

Creator:

Kadono, Norio

Abstract:

A backward fall is a major cause of hip fractures. Hip fractures have the potential to increase the mortality rate of older adults. Thus, the prevention of backward falls by older adults is a critical subject to be studied. Specifically, it remains unknown what effect aging-related losses in muscle strength...

Resource Type:

Dissertation