Push-off reactions in recovery after tripping discriminate young subjects, older non-fallers and older fallers

Tripping is a major cause for falls, especially in the elderly. This study investigated whether falls in the elderly can be attributed to inadequate push-off reactions by the support limb in the recovery after a trip. Twelve young (20–34 years) and eleven older (65–72 years) men and women walked ove...

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