Falls have been recognized as the major cause of accidental death and injury in people
aged 65 and above. The timely prediction of fall risks can help identify older adults prone to …

Fall risk increases with age, and one-third of adults over 65 years old experience a fall
annually. Due to the aging population, the number of falls and related medical costs will …

Background In coronavirus disease (COVID-19), physical capacity is one of the most
impaired sequelae. Due to their simplicity and low cost, field tests such as the six-minute …

Background Different measures of muscle strength, physical performance and body
size/composition are used in various sarcopenia definitions. This study investigated which …

There is a wide range of sequelae affecting COVID-19 survivors, including impaired physical
capacity. These sequelae can affect the quality of life and return to work of the active …

Background: Current telemedicine approaches lack standardised procedures for the remote
assessment of axial impairment in Parkinson's disease (PD). Unobtrusive wearable sensors …

Falls are the major cause of fatal and nonfatal incidents among aged workers. Estimating
individual fall risk is crucial for occupational protection and public health. This study aimed to …

Background Falls are a particularly important public health problem among older people.
Early identification of risk factors is crucial for reducing the risk of falls in older adults. Studies …

Accurate identification of community-dwelling older adults at high fall risk can facilitate timely
intervention and significantly reduce fall incidents. Analyzing gait and balance capabilities …

Acceleration parameters in sit-to-stand (STS) movements are useful for measuring lower-
limb function in older adults. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship …