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Aging related co-contraction effects on balance recovery using the ankle strategy

Author(s):Mixco, Anthony
Date Issued:2010

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Aging typically leads to an increased risk for falls. Fall risk has been associated with, amongst other variables, a decline in muscle strength and power. An accepted model to assess one's ability to recover balance is ...