Are older people putting themselves at risk when using their walking frames?

Abstract Background Walking aids are issued to older adults to prevent falls, however, paradoxically their use has been identified as a risk factor for falling. To prevent falls, walking aids must be used in a stable manner, but it remains unknown to what extent associated clinical guidance is adher...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:BMC Geriatrics
Main Authors: Sibylle Brunhilde Thies, Alex Bates, Eleonora Costamagna, Laurence Kenney, Malcolm Granat, Jo Webb, Dave Howard, Rose Baker, Helen Dawes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Subjects:
Older adults
Walking aids
Stability
Falls
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-1450-2

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