Lighting and perceptual cues: Effects on gait measures of older adults at high and low risk for falls
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The visual system plays an important role in maintaining balance. As a person ages, gait becomes slower and stride becomes shorter, especially in dimly lighted environments. Falls risk has been associated with reduced speed and incre...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-08-01
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| Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/11/49 |