New dorsiflexion measure device: A simple method to assess fall risks in the elderly

摘要

Hip fracture is the third leading cause yielding bedridden status in Japan, and more than 80% of hip fractures are reported to be caused by falling. There are a variety of causes for falls in the elderly, and one of the significant causes is the inability to lift their toes when they walk. Here, we show a new device to measure dorsiflex-ion angle, an instrument that we developed to assess fall risks in the elderly.