The role of cervical spine in balance and risk of falling in the elderly

Walsh, Max; Polus, Barbara; Webb, Michael

The role of cervical spine in balance and risk of falling in the elderly

https://hdl.handle.net/10779/rmit.27411075

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posted on 2024-10-31, 23:56 authored by Max Walsh, Barbara PolusBarbara Polus, Michael Webb

Falls in the aged are a significant cause of injury and decreased quality of life. This paper reviews the common causes of falls and some possible interventions. A number of validated clinical measures to assess balance and risk of failing are discussed. It is further postulated that the cervical spine may affect balance and risk of falling due to its role in postural control.

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Chiropractic Journal of Australia

Volume

34

Issue

1

Start page

19

End page

22

Total pages

4

Publisher

Chiropractors' Association of Australia

Place published

Sydney, Australia

Language

English

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2004001276

Esploro creation date

2020-06-22

Fedora creation date

2010-09-27

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Chiropractic accidental falls aged cervical vertebrae equilibrium neck

The role of cervical spine in balance and risk of falling in the elderly

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