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Influence of Floor Covering Composition on Force Attenuation during Falls, Wheelchair Mobility, and Slip Resistance

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  • The older adult (65+ years old) population faces various risks when performing activities of daily living. Individuals capable of walking are susceptible to falling or slipping, and individuals that ambulate using a manual wheelchair have a high incidence of upper extremity injuries and are susceptible to falls during transfers. These leading causes of injury are inherent to the aging population and their elimination might be unattainable; however, a reduction in injury would be expected if floor compositions could reduce slipping hazards, impact forces, and rolling resistance.

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    2015-12-01
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    Article (Published)
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    https://doi.org/10.7939/r3-0gcw-3775
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    • Hales, M., Johnson, J. D., Asbury, G., & Evans, N. (2015). Influence of Floor Covering Composition on Force Attenuation during Falls, Wheelchair Mobility, and Slip Resistance. AATCC REVIEW, 15(6), 44–53.