OBJECTIVE: This report presents national estimates of fall injury episodes for
noninstitutionalized US adults aged 65 years and over, by selected characteristics …

Covering every aspect of the process, this book introduces the design, development,
manufacturing, and marketing of footwear. It also presents a comprehensive discussion of …

Background: orthostatic hypotension may be an important risk factor for falls, though this has
not yet been demonstrated in prospective studies. This may be because conventional …

Background Reduced ability to adapt gait, particularly under challenging conditions, may be
an important reason why older adults have an increased risk of falling. This study aimed to …

The Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool (HOME FAST) was developed as a
screening instrument for use in a community preventive care trial for older people. This …

Background The behaviour of hospitalized older adults can contribute to falls, a common
adverse event during and after hospitalization. Objective To understand why older adults …

Abstract Shimada H, Obuchi S, Kamide N, Shiba Y, Okamoto M, Kakurai S: Relationship with
dynamic balance function during standing and walking. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2003; 82 …

Background Older adults could not safely step over an obstacle unless they correctly
estimated their physical ability to be capable of a successful step over action. Thus, incorrect …

This article reviews the research literature regarding the prevalence and consequences of
age-related vision impairment. Prevalence estimates vary depending upon whether vision …

This study, which was part of a larger study on the Health Status of Older People conducted
in Melbourne, Australia, aimed to identify factors that discriminate between multiple and …