Publications by authors named "Miguel Armada"
Introduction: Slip-related falls are a significant concern, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and individuals with gait disorders, necessitating effective preventive measures. This manuscript presents a biomechanical study of how the lower limbs react to perturbations that can trigger a slip-like fall, with the ultimate goal of identifying target specifications for developing a wearable robotic system for slip-like fall prevention.
Methods: Our analysis provides a comprehensive understanding of the natural human biomechanical response to slip perturbations in both slipping and trailing legs, by innovatively collecting parameters from both the sagittal and frontal plane since both play pivotal roles in maintaining stability and preventing falls and thus provide new insights to fall prevention.
Article Synopsis
- Slips are the main reason people fall, and it's important to study how our bodies react to slips to help prevent falls and their harm.
- The study looked at 41 different research projects about slips and how factors like age, tiredness, and walking speed affect how people recover from slips.
- It found that certain muscles help people catch themselves during slips and that understanding these reactions can help create new ways to stop slips from happening in the first place.