Browsing Theses by Subject "dynamic stability"
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Age-related changes in the control of mediolateral dynamic stability during volitional and reactive stepping
(University of Waterloo, 2012-04-23)The high incidence of falls and fall-related injuries among Canadians over the age of 65 continues to be a key public health issue. As the current proportion of individuals within this cohort of the population is predicted ... -
Control of Dynamic Stability during Gait Termination on a Slippery Surface
(University of Waterloo, 2007-01-17)The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the reaction to a purely unexpected slip during gait termination and subsequent experiences stopping on the slippery surface in participants who are young and healthy, older and ...