Circumstances of falls among older adult walker users in long-term care and the associated walker design deficits

Nickerson, Kimberly A.; Diaz, Kailey; Muir, Brittney C.

doi:10.1080/10400435.2023.2267623

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“…This outcome is positive considering that a decreased margin of stability in unassisted walking has been associated with a history of falls [26]. Moreover, we are encouraged by a recently published study which reported the circumstances of falls among older adult walker users in long-term care [27]. They reported a link between poor manoeuvrability and lateral stability of the two-wheeled walking frames, and falling, and identified a need for device improvements [27].…”

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“…Moreover, we are encouraged by a recently published study which reported the circumstances of falls among older adult walker users in long-term care [27]. They reported a link between poor manoeuvrability and lateral stability of the two-wheeled walking frames, and falling, and identified a need for device improvements [27]. Similarly, gait assessments of walking frame users in their home environment showed that the prototype frame facilitated safer usage patterns and provided greater and steadier (less variable) body weight support for improved stability; latter is particular important considering that loss of support has been identified as a cause of falls in frame users [28].…”

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Association of Jumping Ability and Maximum Strength With Dive Distance in Swimmers

Calderbank¹,

Comfort²,

McMahon³

2021

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance

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Purpose: The aim of the current study was to investigate the relationship between dive distance (DD) and countermovement jump (CMJ) height, track start CMJ height, countermovement broad jump (CMBJ) distance, track start broad jump distance, and isometric midthigh pull peak force and relative peak force. Methods: A total of 27 (11 female and 16 male) regional-national-international-standard swimmers (mean [SD]; age = 19.5 [5.5] y; mass = 69.3 [10.5] kg; height = 1.77 [0.09] m) performed 3 trials of a track start dive, CMJ, track start CMJ, CMBJ, track start broad jump, and isometric midthigh pull. Results: Data were separated into pooled (females and males combined), females, and males. Large to very large correlations were found between DD and all variables tested for pooled data (r = .554–.853, P < .001–.008), with DD-CMBJ displaying the highest correlation (r = .853, P < .001). CMBJ accounted for 70% of the variance in DD. Females demonstrated moderate nonsignificant correlations between DD isometric midthigh pull (r = .379, P < .125). Males demonstrated very large significant correlations between DD-CMJ (r = .761, P < .001). Conclusions: DD demonstrated strong correlations with jump performances and multijoint isometric force production in pooled data. Males showed stronger correlations than females due to being stronger and being able to perform the jumping/strength tasks to a higher standard. Enhanced jump performance and increased maximal force production may, therefore, enhance DD in swimmers.

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