Biomechanical and neuromuscular control characteristics of sit-to-stand transfer in young and older adults: A systematic review with implications for balance regulation mechanisms

Falls are major health concerns in older adults. Sit-to-stand transfer is an important functional movement that can predict falling risk in older adults. Aging-associated declines in neuromechanical control of movement may negatively impact sit-to-stand performance.This systematic review aims to summarize differences in neuromechanical characteristics of younger vs. older adults that likely affect balance regulation during sit-to-stand.
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research