Negotiating stairs with an inconsistent riser: Implications for stepping safety

Volume: 87, Pages: 103131 - 103131
Published: Sep 1, 2020
Abstract
Stairs are associated with falls, especially when step dimensions are inconsistent. However, the mechanisms by which inconsistencies cause this higher risk are mostly theoretical. In this experimental study we quantified the effect of inconsistent rise heights on biomechanical measurements of stepping safety from younger (n = 26) and older adults (n = 33). In ascent, both groups decreased foot clearance (~9 mm) over the inconsistently higher...
Paper Details
Title
Negotiating stairs with an inconsistent riser: Implications for stepping safety
Published Date
Sep 1, 2020
Volume
87
Pages
103131 - 103131
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