Fall
Conditions
Interventions
low fall risk older adults:None
high fall risk older adults:None
Sponsors
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. aged >= 65; 2. recruit older adults at high risk and low risk of falls according to the flow chart from the World Guidelines for Falls Prevention and Management for Older Adults; 3. able to independently travel to the laboratory without any assistance; 4. no cognitive impairment as measured by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Hong Kong Version (HK-MoCA).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. having conditions such as diabetes, vestibular disorders, heart diseases, severe osteoporosis, and a history of stroke that may affect balance and limit physical activities; 2. currently experiencing unresolved injuries from a fall, having undergone surgery within the past year without full recovery, or currently residing in a hospital requiring monitored treatment; 3. having participated in any structured exercise or strengthening regimen within the past half year.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ultrasound; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| EMG;Kinematic data;fNIRS; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactMa Zonghao
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Outcome results
None listed