2017 · 119 citations · 33 references
MedicineGeriatric MedicineGeriatric AssessmentGeriatricsGerontologyComprehensive Geriatric AssessmentFall RiskGait AnalysisGait AssessmentGait EvaluationGait ImpairmentAge-related Gait ChangesFunctional Decline AssessmentGaitGait DeclineGeriatric GaitStride LengthStride Length MeasurementVelocity
Gait velocity and stride length are critical health indicators for older adults. A decade of medical research shows that they provide a predictor of future falls, hospitalization, and functional decline among seniors. However, currently these metrics are measured only occasionally during medical visits. Such infrequent measurements hamper the opportunity to detect changes and intervene early in the impairment process.
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