A German-Dutch research team, including scientists from the University of Bayreuth, has investigated how age-related changes contribute to an increased risk of falling in older adults. Using computer simulations, they explored specific scenarios involving stepping down from a curb or stair with varying levels of muscle strength and nerve signal speed—both of which tend to decline with age. Their findings have been published in Scientific Reports.
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