Abstract Summary
Tripping-related falls frequently occur at minimum foot clearance (MFC) and cause forward balance loss. In contrast, backward falls often result from slips at heel contact (HC). Previous studies have examined dynamic balance in isolated anteroposterior and mediolateral directions. The present study introduces a transverse plane Margin of Stability (MoS) analysis by considering the actual path of the Centre of Mass movement relative to the border of the base of support at MFC and HC.
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