@article{ref1,
title="Exploring fall training adaptations while walking",
journal="Work",
year="2016",
author="Silver, Tobin A. and Mokha, G. Monique and Peacock, Corey A.",
volume="54",
number="3",
pages="699-707",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Trips are common in and out of the workplace with most people recovering to avoid a subsequent fall. However, when the recovery attempt fails, a fall can be detrimental. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine adaptations to the elevating response during obstacle tripping while walking on a treadmill. Additionally, the possible transfer effects from adapted responses in the lab to the worksite are explored. <br><br>METHODS: Fourteen healthy participants that covered the general working age range (20-70 yrs.) were presented with two different types of tripping obstacles while walking. <br><br>RESULTS: Elevating the foot over the obstacle was expected due to all trips being induced during early swing phase (first 33% of the swing phase). However, in addition to the elevating strategy, a novel &quot;push&quot; strategy was observed in all but three participants. <br><br>CONCLUSION: The current study provided support that obstacle type influences the behavioral response after a trip. Therefore, obstacles that catch the shoe should be considered when designing functional fall programs. Furthermore, information from the current study is useful for establishing guidelines when developing a fall prevention program in the workplace.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1051-9815",
doi="10.3233/WOR-162321",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/WOR-162321"
}