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View article: Grab Bar Grasp Location During Bathtub Exit and Sit-to-Stand Transfers: Biomechanical Evaluation
Grab Bar Grasp Location During Bathtub Exit and Sit-to-Stand Transfers: Biomechanical Evaluation Open
Background Grab bars are a multi-function bathing tool. While grab bars are commonly recommended by rehabilitation professionals, existing literature regarding optimal grab bar locations is focused on preference rather than function. Objec…
View article: Force magnitude and distribution during impacts to the hip are affected differentially by body size and body composition
Force magnitude and distribution during impacts to the hip are affected differentially by body size and body composition Open
Hip fractures are a severe health concern among older adults. While anthropometric factors have been shown to influence hip fracture risk, the low fidelity of common body composition metrics (e.g. body mass index) reduces our ability to in…
View article: Efficacy of Installation of Temporary Bathing Transfer Aids by Older Adults
Efficacy of Installation of Temporary Bathing Transfer Aids by Older Adults Open
Grab bars facilitate bathing and reduce the risk of falls during bathing. Suction cup handholds and rim-mounted tub rails are an alternative to grab bars. The objective of this study was to determine whether older adults could install hand…
View article: Consumer perspectives on grab bars: A Canadian national survey of grab bar acceptability in homes
Consumer perspectives on grab bars: A Canadian national survey of grab bar acceptability in homes Open
Given the prevalence and severity of bathroom falls and injuries across age groups, there is growing interest in policy-level approaches to bathroom fall prevention. Grab bars reduce fall risk during bathing transfers and improve bathing a…
View article: The effects of body composition and body configuration on impact dynamics during lateral falls: insights from in-vivo, in-vitro, and in-silico approaches
The effects of body composition and body configuration on impact dynamics during lateral falls: insights from in-vivo, in-vitro, and in-silico approaches Open
Fall-related injuries are the current leading accidental cause of emergency room and hospital visits, hospitalizations, and injury-related deaths in Ontario. Hip fractures in particular are associated with poor functional and survival outc…