The development and implementation of a portable balance platform for re-education postural stability in older adults

Georgia Tarfali; Sanne Roeles; Craig Childs; Philip Rowe

The development and implementation of a portable balance platform for re-education postural stability in older adults

Georgia Tarfali, Sanne Roeles, Craig Childs, Philip Rowe

Biomedical Engineering

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
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
Country	United Kingdom
City	Edinburgh
Period	16/09/16 → 16/09/16

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 › peer-review

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