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Robotic Assistance for Human Balance

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Reducing falls is an urgent challenge in aging societies, as falls are among the most frequent causes of hospitalization and death among the elderly [1]. A key factor leading to falls is degraded balance control capability [2]. A robotic

Authors: Vallery, H., BÃ¶gel, A., O'Brian, C., Dustin, L., Riener, R.

Institutions: Khalifa University of Science and Technology, ETH Zurich

Language: English

Topic: Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention

Subfield: Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2243578002

FWCI: 0.437

Cites: 21

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10