Browsing Health (Faculty of) by Author "Pretty, Steven P."
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The influence of increased passive stiffness of the trunk and hips on balance control during reactive stepping
Pretty, Steven P.; Armstrong, Daniel; Weaver, Tyler B.; Laing, Andrew C. (Elsevier, 2019-07)Background Age-related changes, which include increased trunk and hip stiffness, negatively influence postural balance. While previous studies suggest no net-effect of trunk and hip stiffness on initial trip-recovery ... -
Participant-Specific Modelling of the Proximal Femur during Lateral Falls: A Mechanistic Evaluation of Risk Factors
Pretty, Steven P. (University of Waterloo, 2019-01-10)Falls among older adults are a common occurrence with the potential to result in substantial injury. Hip fractures are among the most frequent and devastating fall induced injuries, resulting in increased morbidity and ...