Document Type
Research Poster
Publication Date
2-2025
Abstract
Falls account for the largest percentage of hip fractures and cause of unintentional death
Falls due to posterior losses of balance are the hardest to prevent and increase the risk of hip fractures
One way to prevent falls is to investigate how lower body strength impacts recovery stepping strategies
Research has not yet determined the extent to which lower body strength impacts stepping strategy during a posterior loss of balance
The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which rate of peak torque and rate of torque development (RTD) impacts the recovery stepping response from a posterior loss of balance
Recommended Citation
Drake, Vadim; Gage, Julie; Morris, Madison; Stutzenberger, Lyndsay; and Haberly, Gabe, "Influences of Lower Limb Strength and Rate of Torque Development on Recovery from a Backwards Balance Loss" (2025). Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy. 86.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/pt_student/86