Clinical dual task tests and risk of falls in community-dwelling older adults

Abstract Background: Falls are a major public health burden. Most falls occur during dynamic tasks such as walking which sometimes involve elements of dual tasking. Previous research has shown conflicting results regarding the validity of dual task tests in predicting falls in community-dwelling old...

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Main Author: Muhaidat, Jennifer
Published: Glasgow Caledonian University 2012
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.570727