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Demographically, the general tendency is the aging of population. The number of individuals over 65 years old increases, to the detriment of 15–24 years old people, and has relatively close values with 50–64 years old people. The purpose of this study is to highlight the importance of autonomy and independence in movement, and also the possibility to increase the quality of life for over 65 years'...
Freezing of gait (FOG) is a common gait deficit in advanced Parkinsonpsilas disease (PD). It is often a cause of falls, interferes with daily activities and significantly impairs quality of life. Gait deficits in PD patients are often resistant to pharmacologic treatment; therefore effective nonpharmacologic assistance is needed. In this paper we show the potential of context aware assistance for...
Our aging society in industrialised countries is not only characterised by higher age and better health in general, but in age related capabilities and handicaps often based on chronic diseases and functional losses. Additionally multimorbidity can lead to functional losses followed by handicaps and disabilities. In consequence the elderly person can suffer from immobility, social isolation and depression...
Objectives To assess the roles of job demands, living conditions and lifestyle in occupational injury. Methods The sample included 2,888 workers, aged ≥15 years, randomly selected from the north-eastern France. The subjects completed a mailed questionnaire. Data were analyzed with adjusted odds ratios (ORa) computed with the logistic model. Results In total, 9.2% of workers had an injury during...
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