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Clinical Studies


How Do Mobility Aids Contribute to Falls?
Conventional mobility aids are very often the direct cause of a senior fall. According to the CDC, more than 175 emergency room visits...


The Impact of Mobility on Health Outcomes
Mobility limitations are well known to be detrimental to older adult health. In addition to the physical problems connected to sedentary...


Gait Speed: The Functional Vital Sign
Walking speed, also known as gait speed or gait velocity, is “almost the perfect measure” according to many clinicians. It’s a reliable,...


Gait Analysis Can Help Prevent Falls
Walking is a complex task that we normally don’t think about while we’re doing it. The ability to walk without active attention is called...


As Cognition Declines, Fall Risk Rises
Cognitive impairment is when a person has trouble remembering, learning new things, concentrating, or making decisions that affect their...


Studying Faked Falls Is a Waste of Time
Falls are by definition unintentional, and sensor algorithms perform poorly when attempting to detect falls in the wild. Algorithm...
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