Falls: Risk, Prevention, and Rehabilitation
1. Introduction
2. Summary of the Published Articles
2.1. Overview
2.2. Physical Intervention
2.3. Risk Factors
3. Conclusions
Conflicts of Interest
List of Contributions
- Nagano, H. Gait Biomechanics for Fall Prevention among Older Adults. Appl. Sci. 2022, 12, 6660. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12136660.
- Sarashina, E.; Mizukami, K.; Yoshizawa, Y.; Sakurai, J.; Tsuji, A.; Begg, R. Feasibility of Pilates for Late-Stage Frail Older Adults to Minimize Falls and Enhance Cognitive Functions. Appl. Sci. 2022, 12, 6716. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12136716.
- Rogers, C.; Shamley, D.; Amosun, S. Older Adults’ Experience of an Exergaming Intervention to Improve Balance and Prevent Falls: A Nested Explanatory Qualitative Study. Appl. Sci. 2021, 11, 11678. https://doi.org/10.3390/app112411678.
- Kawano, T.; Moriki, G.; Bono, S.; Masumoto, J.; Kaji, N.; Jung, H.; Yamasaki, M. Effects of an Adapted Sports Intervention on Elderly Women in Need of Long-Term Care: A Pilot Study. Appl. Sci. 2022, 12, 3097. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12063097.
- Derby, H.; Conner, N.; Hull, J.; Hagan, F.; Barfield, S.; Stewart, T.; Jones, J.; Knight, A.; Chander, H. Effects of Acute Exposure to Virtually Generated Slip Hazards during Overground Walking. Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 12848. https://doi.org/10.3390/app132312848.
- Srijaroon, A.; Yuktanandana, P.; Sanguanrungsirikul, S. Obstacle Crossing in Older Adults with Total Knee Arthroplasty at the Initial Swing Phase. Appl. Sci. 2022, 12, 10198. https://doi.org/10.3390/app122010198.
- Kadry, A.; Torad, A.; Elwan, M.; Kakar, R.; Bradley, D.; Chaudhry, S.; Boolani, A. Using Machine Learning to Identify Feelings of Energy and Fatigue in Single-Task Walking Gait: An Exploratory Study. Appl. Sci. 2022, 12, 3083. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12063083.
- Presta, V.; Galuppo, L.; Condello, G.; Rodà, F.; Mirandola, P.; Vitale, M.; Vaccarezza, M.; Gobbi, G. Receiver Operating Characteristic Analysis of Posture and Gait Parameters to Prevent Frailty Condition and Fall Risk in the Elderly. Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 3387. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13063387.
- Cesarelli, G.; Petrelli, R.; Adamo, S.; Monce, O.; Ricciardi, C.; Cristallo, E.; Ruccia, M.; Cesarelli, M. A Managerial Approach to Investigate Fall Risk in a Rehabilitation Hospital. Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 7847. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13137847.
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Nagano, H. Falls: Risk, Prevention, and Rehabilitation. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 8416. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14188416
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Chicago/Turabian StyleNagano, Hanatsu. 2024. "Falls: Risk, Prevention, and Rehabilitation" Applied Sciences 14, no. 18: 8416. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14188416
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