Change-in-support reactions for balance recovery.

The authors provide an overview of their own recent research in "change-in-support" reactions covering control mechanisms, age-related changes, and implications for fall prevention. Compensatory stepping and grasping are critical reactions for preventing falls. These reactions are much mor...

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Argitaratua izan da:	IEEE Engineering in medicine and biology magazine 22, 2 (2003).
Egile nagusia:	Maki, B.E
Formatua:	Artikulua
Hizkuntza:	English
Gaiak:	Age-related changes. Balance recovery. Balance training. Center of mass motion. Change-in-support reactions. Clinical perspective. Cognitive activity. Compensatory grasping. Compensatory stepping. Control mechanisms. Critical reactions. Fall prevention. Footwear. Grab-bars. Handrails. Healthy older adults. High-risk individuals. Hip fractures. Lateral fall. Lateral leg movement. Lateral stability. Limb trajectory. Mobility aids. Physical activity. Screening tool. Volitional limb movements. Young adults.