Community-Based and Everyday Life Gait Analysis: Approach to an Automatic Balance Assessment and Fall Risk Prediction in the Elderly
This chapter discusses the potential of wearable technologies in predicting fall risks among older adults, a demographic susceptible to falls due to age-related walking ability decline. We aimed to explore the feasibility of portable body sensors, mobile apps, and smartwatches for real-time gait ana...
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| Language: | English |
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IntechOpen
2024
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