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Fall Prevention Activities and Resources in Norway
, 2021 The relevant literature review was conducted to determine current knowledge and practices related to adult fall prevention in Norway. It included scientific publications on studies and tools.
Babic, Ankica,, Ankica Babic
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Proceedings of the 2007 California Fall Prevention Summit [PDF]
, 2016 Following the 2007 Fall Prevention Summit, the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence (FPCE) published the Proceedings of the 2007 California Fall Prevention Summit: Progress, Challenges & Next Steps - a complete findings report on the work of the Summit ...
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Electromyography Parameter Variations with Electrocardiography Noise
Sensors, 2022 Electromyograms (EMG signals) may be contaminated by electrocardiographic (ECG) signals that cannot be easily separated with traditional filters, because both signals have some overlapping spectral components.
Kang-Ming Chang, Peng-Ta Liu, Ta-Sen Wei
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Fall Prevention: Staying Active
EDIS, 2023 This publication discusses exercises that can help readers maintain or improve balance, strength, and flexibility. Written by Sergio Romero, Linda B. Bobroff, and Wendy W.
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Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings, 2011 It happened last summer. The bags were nearly packed for what would be a 10-day family vacation. First, we would be attending a large Roberts family reunion at a resort near Asheville, North Carolina. Afterwards, we would travel on to Atlanta to visit with some friends of mine that I had not seen in a number of years. I couldn't wait!
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Falls and Fall Prevention [PDF]
, 2016 About a third of older persons fall at least once a year, but less than 5 % of these falls result in a fracture. Wrist fractures usually involve a fall onto the outstretched arm. Proximal humerus fractures occur following a fall on the adducted arm. Hip fractures and fractures of the pelvic ring occur after a fall on the side.
Reiner Bartl, Christoph Bartl
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Prevention of falls in hospital [PDF]
Clinical Medicine, 2017 Falls among inpatients are the most frequently reported safety incident in NHS hospitals. 30-50% of falls result in some physical injury and fractures occur in 1-3%. No fall is harmless, with psychological sequelae leading to lost confidence, delays in functional recovery and prolonged hospitalisation.
Rob, Morris, Shelagh, O'Riordan
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Fall Prevention: Staying Active
EDIS, 2011 Exercises that improve your balance, flexibility, and strength can reduce your risk for falls. This revised 4-page fact sheet describes exercises that can help you maintain or improve your balance, strength, and flexibility.
Sergio Romero, Linda B. Bobroff
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Fall Prevention: Staying Active
EDIS, 2005 A decrease in your level of physical activity, and a loss of balance and flexibility can increase your chances of falling. Other factors that may influence your risk of falling are poor vision, lack of strength, and hazards around the home such as poor ...
Sergio Romero
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Quantitative Ultrasound Texture Analysis to Assess the Spastic Muscles in Stroke Patients
Applied Sciences, 2020 This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of sonoelastography for determining echotexture in post-stroke patients. Moreover, the relationships of muscle echotexture features, muscle stiffness, and functional performance in spastic muscle were ...
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