Dec 7, 2021 | ISPGR Blog
By Duangporn Suriyaamarit and Sujitra Boonyong Sit-to-stand movements, where an individual rises from a chair to a standing position, are common daily functional actions. Previous research has demonstrated that the design and...
Read MoreNov 15, 2021 | ISPGR Blog
By Yuge Zhang. Epidemiological research shows that approximately 30% of community-living people aged 65 years and over fall at least once a year. Among them, women appear more likely to fall, with studies reporting that...
Read MoreOct 11, 2021 | ISPGR Blog
By Mr Alexandre Tapin and Dr Cyril Duclos Virtual reality (VR) applications are developed for many purposes: entertainment (video games), culture (visiting a virtual museum) or rehabilitation. However walking is difficult to...
Read MoreSep 6, 2021 | ISPGR Blog
By Lotte Grevendonk and Christopher McCrum There are many benefits of habitual physical activity, exercise and sports participation for older people. However, the extent to which these influence one of the most common causes of...
Read MoreJun 2, 2021 | ISPGR Blog
By Dr Erika Pliner Ladder use is a hazardous activity and the leading cause of fatal falls from a height. Older adults are at highest risk of experiencing a ladder fall during household activities, such as clearing a roof...
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