Postural Stability Analysis with Inertial Measurement Units in Alzheimer's Disease

Postural Stability Analysis with Inertial Measurement Units in Alzheimer's Disease

Background: The cause of frequent falls in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is still not well understood. Nevertheless, balance control and sensory organization are known to be critical for moving safely and adapting to the environment. Methods: We evaluated postural stability in 20 AD pa...

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Main Authors: Miguel F. Gago, Vitor Fernandes, Jaime Ferreira, Hélder Silva, Luís Rocha, Estela Bicho, Nuno Sousa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2014-01-01
Series:Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra
Subjects:
Alzheimer’s disease
Postural stability
Inclined surface
Inertial measurement unit
Triaxial accelerometer and gyroscope
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