Of course I can step over that obstacle! Age-related self-overestimation of physical ability
Higher agreement between how well you can do something and how well you think you can do something...
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Is the self-assessment of fall risk the future?
An accurate assessment of fall risk could assist to identify older people at increased risk and...
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Have a safe trip: can we adjust our trip recovery responses?
Falls in the ageing population are a major societal problem, due to their adverse effects on...
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Anxiety changes how people with Parkinson’s disease walk
Generalized anxiety affects about half of individuals suffering from Parkinson’s disease (PD)....
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Can we dance our way towards a better brain health?
Reduced cognitive function is an important risk factor of falls, even in cognitively intact older...
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Do you need your brain to walk?
Walking upright on two legs is a unique human trait and sets us apart from other animal species....
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Placing your hands is not enough to break a fall and avoid hitting your head on the floor
More than 60% of traumatic brain injuries (TBI’s) in older adults are caused by falls. The...
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The FARSEEING real-world fall repository
Recent advances in body-worn sensor technology make it possible to objectively measure real-world...
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Can we stop older people from falling if we teach them how to step?
Balance exercise programs are an effective way to prevent falls in older people. Exercises are...
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Physical activity and physical capacity – a fine balance to avoid falls?
Falls are a common problem for older people. They are among the leading causes of disability in...
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