Fall Risk Assessments Based on Postural and Dynamic Stability Using Inertial Measurement Unit

Objectives: Slip and fall accidents in the workplace are one of the top causes of work related fatalities and injuries. Previous studies have indicated that fall risk was related to postural and dynamic stability. However, the usage of this theoretical relationship was limited by laboratory based me...

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Main Authors: Jian Liu, Xiaoyue Zhang, Thurmon E. Lockhart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-09-01
Series:Safety and Health at Work
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791112330047