Potential Solutions for the mitigation of hip injuries caused by falls in older adults: a narrative review.

Rebecca J Tarbert Junhong ZhouBrad Manor

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2022)

Passive wearables, active wearables, and compliant flooring have shown promise to reduce fall related hip injuries in older adults. Still, each type of product is accompanied by limited real-world data and/or significant challenges that must be overcome to maximize effectiveness and minimize unintended side effects.

Keyphrases

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