Leading limb biomechanical response following compelled forward and descending body shift in old versus young adults

Falls pose a significant health risk in older adults, with stair descent falls carrying particularly severe consequences. Reduced balance control and limb support due to aging-related physiological and neuromuscular decline are critical components in increased falling risk in older adults. Understanding the age-associated abnormalities in balance control and limb support strategies during sudden forward and downward body shift could reveal potential biomechanical deficits responsible for increased falling risks in older adults.
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research