Abstract
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 16 Sep 2016 |
| Event | Falls and Postural Stability Conference of the British Geriatric Society - Edinburgh, United Kingdom Duration: 16 Sep 2016 → 16 Sep 2016 |
Conference
| Conference | Falls and Postural Stability Conference of the British Geriatric Society |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Period | 16/09/16 → 16/09/16 |
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Keywords
- postural stability
- falls
- geriatrics
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The development and implementation of a portable balance platform for re-education postural stability in older adults. / Tarfali, Georgia; Roeles, Sanne; Childs, Craig; Rowe, Philip.
2016. Abstract from Falls and Postural Stability Conference of the British Geriatric Society, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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T1 - The development and implementation of a portable balance platform for re-education postural stability in older adults
AU - Tarfali, Georgia
AU - Roeles, Sanne
AU - Childs, Craig
AU - Rowe, Philip
PY - 2016/9/16
Y1 - 2016/9/16
N2 - Falls in elderly are the leading cause of injury. A fall can result in serious injuries leading to loss of independence, hospitalization, increased medical costs, and a greater economic burden. Therefore, the development and implementation of effective strategies to prevent falls in elderly is a vital challenge for the health society.
AB - Falls in elderly are the leading cause of injury. A fall can result in serious injuries leading to loss of independence, hospitalization, increased medical costs, and a greater economic burden. Therefore, the development and implementation of effective strategies to prevent falls in elderly is a vital challenge for the health society.
KW - postural stability
KW - falls
KW - geriatrics
UR - http://www.bgs.org.uk/
M3 - Abstract
ER -