Concern about falling is associated with segmental control when turning in older adults

Healthy young adults typically exhibit a progressive ‘top-down’ reorientation of body segments (i.e., head, trunk, then pelvis) during turning. This behaviour is less evident in older at risk falling, who often reduce angular displacement between turns. The potential functional and psychological contributors to this so-called ‘en-bloc’ turning strategy are not yet understood. Are there associations concern about falling variables representing en-bloc increased coupling segments)? Twenty-one were assessed while an adaptive walking task. We collected data from markers forming the pelvis segments, gait velocity throughout turn was calculated sternum marker. correlated several with alone, as well controlling for balance ability. Correlation analyses revealed that related strategies slower turn, when analysed independently balance. When ability, head pelvis, remained significantly associated falling. Findings offer insight into role characteristics may have determining adults’