Comparison of a functional obstacle course with an index of clinical gait and balance and postural sway

BACKGROUND: Older adults commonly experience falls because of balance and mobility problems. Better assessment methods are needed to understand and correct balance and mobility disorders. METHODS: We used a low technology, functional obstacle course (FOC) to measure balance and mobility in 352 commu...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences Psychological sciences and social sciences, 1998-09, Vol.53B (5), p.M331
Hauptverfasser:	Means, K M, Rodell DE, O'Sullivan, P S, Winger, R M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
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