The effect of spinomed orthosis on risk of falling in elderly patients with spinal hyperkyphosis

• Váldodahkkit: F. Azadinia (Dahkki), M. Kamyab (Dahkki), H. Behtash (Dahkki), R. Vahab Kashani (Dahkki), R. Javaheri (Dahkki)
• Materiálatiipa: Girji
• Almmustuhtton: Afarand Scholarly Publishing Institute, 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Fáttát: article
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Background : Falls in the elderly are common and are associated with appreciable morbidity and mortality. Hyperkyphosis is a risk factor for balance impairment and postural instability. Increased forward curvature of the spine displaces the center of mass anteriorly towards the limits of stability,...