Stair-descent phenotypes in community-dwelling older adults determined using high-level balance tasks.

Background: Falls on stairs are a major cause of severe injuries among older adults, with stair descent posing significantly greater risks than ascent. Variations in stair descent phenotypes may reflect differences in physical function and biomechanical stability, and their identification may preven...

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Published in:Aging Clinical & Experimental Research Vol. 37; no. 1; pp. 1 - 13
Main Authors: Tanaka, Takahiro, Hase, Kimitaka, Mori, Kimihiko, Wakida, Masanori, Arima, Yasuaki, Kubo, Takanari, Taguchi, Meguru
Format: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Springer Nature 1/29/2025
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