Differences in falls and recovery from a slip based on an individual’s lower extremity corrective response

Authors

Samuel J. Wilson, Georgia Southern University
Paul T. Donahue, University of Southern Mississippi
Charles C. Williams, LaGrange College
Christopher M. Hill, Northern Illinois University
Jeffrey D. Simpson, University of West Florida
Dwight E. Waddell, University of Mississippi
Jeremy P. Loenneke, University of Mississippi
Harish Chander, College of Education
Chip Wade, Auburn University
John C. Garner, Troy University

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Article

Publication Date

1-1-2019

Abstract

Copyright (c) the author(s). This is an open access article under CC BY license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Background: Slips and falls account for high rates of injury and mortality in multiple populations. The corrective responses during the slip perturbation have been well documented. However, when a fall results from a slip, it is unclear which of these responses were inadequate. Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine differences in lower extremity corrective responses of the slip recovery response between individuals who fall and those who recover. Methodology: Sixty-four participants completed this study (32 males & 32 females). Participant’s gait kinematics and kinetics were collected during normal gait (NG) and an unexpected slip (US). A prediction equation for slip outcome and slip severity were created using a binary logistic regression model. Results: Our findings show an increased time to peak hip extension (OR = 1.006, CI: 1.000-1.011) and ankle dorsiflexion (OR = 1.005, CI: 1.001-1.009) moments increased the odds of falling, while the average ankle moment was negatively associated with falling (OR = 0.001, CI: 0.001-0.005). Conclusions: Rapid lower extremity corrective responses appear critical in arresting the slip and preventing a fall. While there are various strategies for slip recovery, our findings suggest that the primary recovery mechanism at the slipping hip may play a vital role in preventing the fall.

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Wilson, S. J., Donahue, P. T., Williams, C. C., M. Hill, C., Simpson, J. D., Waddell, D. E., Loenneke, J. P., Chander, H., Wade, C., & Garner, J. C. (2019). Differences in Falls and Recovery from a Slip Based on an Individual’s Lower Extremity Corrective Response. International Journal of Kinesiology and Sports Science, 7(3), 34. https://doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijkss.v.7n.3p.34

DOI

10.7575/aiac.ijkss.v.7n.3p.34

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