Essays about: "Activities-specific Balance Confidence"
Found 2 essays containing the words Activities-specific Balance Confidence.
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1. An investigation of circumstances surrounding prosthetic users’ fall and fear of falling : A Cross-Sectional Survey
University essay from Jönköping University/Hälsohögskolan; Jönköping University/HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattformAbstract : SummaryBackground Prosthetic users face significant challenges both physically and psychologically. Falling poses a significant risk for the individual, and a consequence of this is gaining a fear of falling and self-imposed restrictions. These consequences can have a major impact on the individuals’ health and quality of life. READ MORE
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2. Quantifying Static and Dynamic Stability in Amputees with Low Activity
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)Abstract : Background: Approximately 67% of lower limb amputees fall once or more every year. It is important for their daily functioning and their social life that their prosthetic device provide them with stability and security. Measuring stability for amputees and their prosthetic devices is challenging, especially for amputees with low activity level. READ MORE