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Open AccessA cross-sectional study of foot-ground clearance in healthy community dwelling Japanese cohorts aged 50, 60 and 70 years
Falls-related injuries are particularly serious for older people, causing pain, reduced community engagement and associated medical costs. Trip** is the leading cause of falls and the current study examined ...
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The effect of vitamin D status on pain, lower limb strength and knee function during balance recovery in people with knee osteoarthritis: an exploratory study
The association between vitamin D and muscle function associated with balance recovery and falls in people with knee osteoarthritis is unclear. Those with vitamin D insufficiency demonstrated poorer knee funct...
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Open AccessEffects of walking-induced fatigue on gait function and trip** risks in older adults
Fatigue and ageing contribute to impaired control of walking and are linked to falls. In this project, fatigue was induced by maximum speed walking to examine fatigue effects on lower limb trajectory control a...
