Dynamic balance and instrumented gait variables are independent predictors of falls following stroke

Dynamic balance and instrumented gait variables are independent predictors of falls following stroke

Abstract Background Falls are common following stroke and are frequently related to deficits in balance and mobility. This study aimed to investigate the predictive strength of gait and balance variables for evaluating post-stroke falls risk over 12 months following rehabilitation discharge. Methods...

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Main Authors: Kelly Bower, Shamala Thilarajah, Yong-Hao Pua, Gavin Williams, Dawn Tan, Benjamin Mentiplay, Linda Denehy, Ross Clark
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Stroke
Outcome assessment
Postural balance
Gait
Accidental falls
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12984-018-0478-4

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