How Doctors Can Spot Fall Risk in Older Adults Before Injuries Strike

Researchers have identified a measurable gait pattern that distinguishes seniors likely to fall from those at lower risk. The finding could help clinicians, insurers, and care facilities intervene earlier—potentially reducing costly hospitalizations and improving quality of life for millions of aging adults.

Originaltitel: Instrumental evaluation of gait smoothness and history of falling in older persons: results from an exploratory case-control study