Why Do They Fall? The Impact of Insomnia on Gait of Older Adults: A Case-Control Study.

Dani KirshnerRachel KizonyEfrat GilKfir AsrafTal KrasovskyIris HaimovTamar ShochatMaayan Agmon

Published in: Nature and science of sleep (2021)

Older adults with insomnia have lower gait speed and poorer cognitive performance during ST and DT and an inefficient pattern of task prioritization during walking, compared to counterparts without insomnia. These findings may explain the higher risk of falls among older adults with insomnia. Geriatric professionals should be aware of potential interrelationships between sleep and gait.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
physical activity
cerebral palsy
depressive symptoms
lower limb