Browsing Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering by Author "Nouredanesh, Mina"
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An Intelligent Ambulatory Fall Risk Assessment Method Based on the Detection of Compensatory Balance Reactions and Environmental Factors
Nouredanesh, Mina (University of Waterloo, 2022-01-18)Falls in older adults are a critical public health problem worldwide and impact one in three older adults at least once each year. In addition to physical consequences (e.g., hip fracture) falls can lead to negative ... -
Machine Learning-based Detection of Compensatory Balance Responses and Environmental Fall Risks Using Wearable Sensors
Nouredanesh, Mina (University of Waterloo, 2016-08-31)Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among seniors worldwide, with serious and costly consequences. Compensatory balance responses (CBRs) are reactions to recover stability following a loss of balance, ...