Importance With the global population aging, falls and fall-related injuries are ubiquitous,
and several clinical practice guidelines for falls prevention and management for individuals …

The number of people living into older age (≥ 65 years) is rising rapidly. Older people are
more likely to fall and this has adverse consequences for their quality of life and that of their …

Objective fall-related injuries constitute major health risks in older individuals, and these
risks are projected to increase in parallel with increasing human longevity. Impaired postural …

Background The most common methods for measuring mobility in older adulthood include
performance-based tests, such as the Timed-Up-and-Go and gait speed. While these …

Objective: To summarize evidence on the effectiveness of virtual reality games and
conventional therapy or no-intervention for fall prevention in the elderly. Data sources: An …

Background Although frailty and cognitive impairment are critical risk factors for disability
and mortality in the general population of older inhabitants, the prevalence and incidence of …

Objective Although several falls risk assessment tools are available, it is unclear which have
been validated and which would be most suitable for primary care practices. This systematic …

Background Orthostatic hypotension (OH; profound falls in blood pressure when upright) is a
common deficit that increases in incidence with age, and may be associated with falling risk …

Routine assessment of physical function is an under-utilized yet important component in the
management of CKD patients. Future studies are needed to determine how prescription of …

Abstract Timed 'Up and Go'(TUG) has been widely used in research and clinical practice to
evaluate physical function and mobility in older adults. However, the physical capabilities …