Background: Falling on stairs is a major health hazard for older people. Risk factors for stair
falls have been identified, but these are mostly examined in controlled biomechanics/gait …

Stairs are associated with falls, especially when step dimensions are inconsistent. However,
the mechanisms by which inconsistencies cause this higher risk are mostly theoretical. In …

The need for early detection and intervention for age-related health deterioration via home-
based health monitoring systems is growing with global population aging. Health …

This paper reports on a force plate (FP) using mechanical springs and noncontact distance
sensors. The ground reaction force (GRF) is one of the factors for clarify biomechanics, and …

Introduction Stair falls can be caused by inconsistent stair dimensions. During ascent,
inconsistently taller stair risers lead to reduced foot clearances as the inconsistency goes …

Force plates have been widely used in various scientific fields to measure ground reaction
forces experienced by animals and humans. A force plate that incorporates mechanical …

Background Stress fracture is a concern among older adults, as age-related decrements in
ankle neuromuscular function may impair their ability to attenuate tibial compressive forces …

Variation in step dimensions in a stairway can decrease step predictability and increase
users' fall risk. We discuss past stairway dimension irregularities, current stairway design …

Background Gait disturbances are a frequent symptom in CACNA1A disorders. Even
though, data about their severity and progression are lacking and no CACNA1A-specific …

Background/Aims The ability to climb stairs is an important prerequisite for activities of daily
living and social participation in older adults, and is therefore an important part of …