Strategies of stepping over obstacles: the effects of long-term exercise in older adults

Cui Zhang; Dewei Mao; J.L. Riskowski; Qipeng Song

doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2011.04.008

Strategies of stepping over obstacles: the effects of long-term exercise in older adults

Cui Zhang, Dewei Mao, J.L. Riskowski, Qipeng Song

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Abstract

Stepping over obstacles challenges stability and is a leading cause of falls in older adult populations. As walking and Tai Chi (TC) exercise have been suggested practices for older adults for fall prevention, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the obstacle-crossing strategies of long-term TC practitioners and exercise walkers.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	191-196
Number of pages	6
Journal	Gait and Posture
Volume	34
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2011.04.008
Publication status	Published - Jun 2011

Keywords

fall prevention
gait
exercise
older adults

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