Change-in-support balance reactions in older persons: An emerging research area of clinical importance

被引：75

作者：

Maki, BE

McIlroy, WE

机构：

[1] Sunnybrook & Womens Coll, Hlth Sci Ctr, Ctr Studies Aging, Toronto, ON M4N 3M5, Canada

[2] Univ Toronto, Dept Surg, Toronto, ON M4N 3M5, Canada

[3] Univ Toronto, Inst Med Sci, Toronto, ON M4N 3M5, Canada

[4] Univ Toronto, Grad Dept Rehabil Sci, Toronto, ON M5G 1V7, Canada

来源：

NEUROLOGIC CLINICS | 2005年 / 23卷 / 03期

基金：

加拿大健康研究院; 加拿大自然科学与工程研究理事会;

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D O I：

10.1016/j.ncl.2005.01.002

中图分类号：

R74 [神经病学与精神病学];

学科分类号：

摘要：

The use of rapid stepping or reaching limb movements to recover from loss of balance is an important area of balance research, yet there is little crossover to clinical practice, even though change-in-support limb reactions are critical in preventing falls. Even healthy older adults experience difficulties in executing these reactions, and problems are exacerbated by such conditions as Parkinson's disease and hemiparesis. Clinical assessment of these reactions will help identify individuals at risk for falling and pinpoint control problems to target for balance or strength training, or other interventions involving sensory aids, mobility aids, footwear, handrails, and grab-bars.

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页码：751 / +

页数：35

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