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In developed countries, sedentary lifestyle is a major health risk factor. In elderly people, such mobility limitation is worsened by the reduced self-confidence and the fear of falling, leading to a further motor deterioration. This work presents an application of a wireless Body Sensor Network as a simple and easy-to-use individual motor function assessment tool for elderly. The wearable nodes have...
Due to the natural aging process, the risks associated with falling can increase significantly. For the elderly, this usually marks a rapid deterioration of their health. While there are identified strategies that can be adopted to reduce the number of falls, it is still not possible to prevent all falls. Clinically, the Tinetti Gait and Balance Assessment has been widely used to assess the risk of...
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