Objective: To investigate the influence of three different types of shoe models frequently worn at home, including an open heel shoe model, on gait parameters that are associated with fall risk in older persons. Methods: Twenty-five community-dwelling independent older persons were asked to walk on …

Er wordt in Nederland zeer weinig gebruikgemaakt van Communicatie Ondersteunende Hulpmiddelen (COH) bij kinderen met Downsyndroom. Toch zouden COH een positief effect kunnen hebben op communicatie en ontwikkeling. In het hier gepresenteerde onderzoek is nagegaan welke overwegingen ouders, logopedisten, …

It has been shown that several gait parameters are predictive for fall risk in older persons. There is evidence that footwear can influence foot position and gait patterns, especially in older persons. We carried out experiments to study the effects of type of footwear on gait paterns, in pernons aged …