Can back shape screening be used to predict the risk of falls in the elderly? An exploratory study investigating the relationship between spinal curvature and postural sway in healthy subjects
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Background One in three people over the age of 65 years experiences a fall every year in the UK. A significant factor contributing to the higher risk of falling in the elderly is attributed to an increase in postural sway which is a good indicator of static standing balance. Alterations in back shape with age have also been linked to an increase in postural sway. There is however a scarcity of research that has investigated this relationship. It may be possible to predict those at risk of falling through back shape screening, thereby preventing accidents before they occur.
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