14 Questions
Which organization defines a fall as 'an event which results in a person coming to rest inadvertently on the ground or floor or other lower level'?
World Health Organisation
According to the text, falls in older people can result in which of the following outcomes?
All of the above
What is the purpose of the material in this communication?
To provide information about falls in older people
Approximately what percentage of community dwelling people over 65 years old fell at least once in the preceding 12 months?
50%
Where do most falls occur?
In or around the home
What percentage of falls occur in people in residential care facilities?
50%
What percentage of falls result in injury?
10%
Which factors contribute to balance and gait?
All of the above
What is the role of exercise in reducing falls in older adults?
Exercise can modify key risk factors
Which muscles are primarily responsible for driving forward gait?
Gastrocnemius, soleus
Which sensory cue provides information on limb and body position?
Tactile information from hands and feet
What is the purpose of the basal ganglia in the brain?
To affect initiation, speed, and control of movement
Which of the following is an age-associated change in vision?
Visual acuity
Which of the following is an age-associated change in the muscular system?
Preferential loss and atrophy of Type II fibres
Test your knowledge on postural sway and its relationship with age and sensory deprivation in this quiz from the School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences. Explore the constant fluctuations in the center of mass (CoM) from vertical and how magnitude and velocity increase with age. Discover how postural sway becomes more discriminating with sensory deprivation.
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