In a message dated 9/2/99 7:38:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> There was a study in the US, exploring fall prediction and prevention,
> which, I think, used the Balance Master. The person to contact for
> information would be Steve Wolf, PT, PhD at Emory University. I believe
> their study was published several years ago. You should be able to do a
> search on Dr. Wolf's name.
>
> Herb Silver, PT
>
Didn't see original question. Just want to add a reference on balance:
Bogle LD Thorbahn, Newton RA: Use of Berg Balance Test to Predict Falls in
Elderly Population, P Ther 76, June 1996, pp 576-584.
Heather
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