Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10431737 | Journal of Biomechanics | 2015 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Our results indicate substantial age-related reductions in the stiffness and damping of soft tissues over the hip region, which likely reduce their capacity to absorb and dissipate energy (before “bottoming out”) during a fall. Strategies such as wearable hip protectors or compliant flooringmay compensate for age-related reductions in the shock-absorbing properties of soft tissues and decrease the injury potential of falls.
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Authors
W.J. Choi, C.M. Russell, C.M. Tsai, S. Arzanpour, S.N. Robinovitch,