Fall risk assessment and fall detection are crucial for the prevention of adverse and long-
term health outcomes. Wearable sensor systems have been used to assess fall risk and …

More than 8.6 million people suffer from neurological disorders that affect their gait and
balance. Physical therapists provide interventions to improve patient's functional outcomes …

Exercise intervention has a positive effect on reducing the fall risk in older adults. To
investigate the effect of different factors of exercise intervention (type, duration, and …

As aging problem gets severe, more elderly people require better residences to support their
later lives. Considering complicated safety and health risks the elderly would encounter …

Recently, fall risk assessment has been a main focus in fall-related research. Wearable
sensors have been used to increase the objectivity of this assessment, building on the …

Background Higher age and cognitive impairment are associated with a higher risk of falling.
Wearable sensor technology may be useful in objectively assessing motor fall risk factors to …

Compared to laboratory equipment inertial sensors are inexpensive and portable, permitting
the measurement of postural sway and balance to be conducted in any setting. This …

The decrease in functional abilities can negatively influence quality of life and autonomy in
elderly people, and physical exercise plays a crucial role regardless of the type. Among the …

Gait quantitative evaluation plays an important role in indicating gait ability, comparing the
effects of different rehabilitation programs, and indicating rehabilitation plans. However …

Falls are current events that can lead to severe injuries and even accidental deaths among
the population, especially the elderly. Since them usually live alone and their contact with …