Department of Health and Human Performance Faculty Articles
Title
Exploring fall training adaptations while walking
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-13-2016
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.
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.
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.
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 "push" strategy was observed in all but three participants.
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.
Publication Title
Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, & Rehabilitation
Volume
54
Issue
3
First Page
699
Last Page
707
ISSN
1051-9815
DOI Number
10.3233/WOR-162321
Recommended Citation
Silver, Tobin A.; Mokha, Monique G.; and Peacock, Corey, "Exploring fall training adaptations while walking" (2016). Department of Health and Human Performance Faculty Articles. 52.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_hhp_facarticles/52
