Falls can become more common as we age, which may be due to older people being slower to move their arms when they slip
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Older people may be more at risk of falls because their arms are slower to respond when they slip, compared with their younger counterparts. Such movements help people to regain their balance.
The findings suggest that older people should be trained in moving their arms more quickly to avoid fall-related injuries, says team member Jonathan Lee-Confer at the University of Arizona.
He and his team focused on…
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