Maintaining posture and avoiding tripping. Optical information for detecting and controlling orientation and locomotion.

Abstract:

:In attempting to understand the role of visual perception in falls and their prevention, the relationship between the locomoting individual and the surrounding environment must be considered. Falls will occur when necessary properties of the environment and visual sources of information about them are inadequate, or when the individual is not adequately sensitive to or attentive to them. Body sway and tripping, two major problems contributing to falls, are examined. In regard to the prevention of falls, implications for the design of environments and training of the individuals who must move about in them are discussed.

journal_name

Clin Geriatr Med

authors

Owen DH

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1985-08-01 00:00:00

pages

581-99

issue

3

eissn

0749-0690

issn

1879-8853

journal_volume

1

pub_type

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