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Anticipated and Unanticipated Perturbations During Standing and Walking

As age increases, the risk of falling also does. When faced with balance challenges, the muscular and neurological responses allow for correcting balance. These responses differ when a person expects or does not expect to slip or trip.

Age & Gender

  • 65 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

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Location

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United States (Nationwide)

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Jason Franz
Biomedical Engineering - Undergraduate

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Aging
Bones, Joints, Muscles
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Injury/Injury Prevention

IRB Number

21-2241

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