Aging and partial body weight support affects gait variability

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Aging leads to increases in gait variability which may explain the large incidence of falls in the elderly. Body weight support training may be utilized to improve gait in the elderly and minimize falls. However, before initiating re...

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Main Authors: Ehlers Julie L, Kurz Max J, Kyvelidou Anastasia, Stergiou Nicholas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-09-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroengrehab.com/content/5/1/22