The development of a virtual reality system to study tendency of falling among older people

Injuries related to falls are a major threat to older persons health. A fall may not only result in an injury, but also in a decreased sense of autonomy in the persons daily life. In order to be able to prevent such falls there is a need to further understand the complex mechanisms involved in balance and walking. Here we present an immersive virtual reality system in which a person can move around, while being subjected to various events, which may influence balance and walking.

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