Stair-Fall Risk Parameters in a Controlled Gait Laboratory Environment and Real (Domestic) Houses: A Prospective Study in Faller and Non-Faller Groups

Background: Falling on stairs is a major health hazard for older people. Risk factors for stair falls have been identified, but these are mostly examined in controlled biomechanics/gait laboratory environments, on experimental stairs with a given set of step dimensions. It remains unknown whether th...

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Published in:	Sensors
Main Authors:	Malarvizhi Ram, Vasilios Baltzopoulos, Andy Shaw, Costantinos N. Maganaris, Jeff Cullen, Thomas O’Brien
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Subjects:	FCL—foot contact length FCL1—foot contact length step 1 FC—foot clearance SD—standard deviation M—mean Y—yes
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/2/526