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Reto W. Kressig

Researcher at University of Basel

Publications -  233
Citations -  9833

Reto W. Kressig is an academic researcher from University of Basel. The author has contributed to research in topics: Poison control & Medicine. The author has an hindex of 50, co-authored 202 publications receiving 8095 citations. Previous affiliations of Reto W. Kressig include Katholieke Universiteit Leuven & Georgia Institute of Technology.

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Stops walking when talking: a predictor of falls in older adults?

TL;DR: Despite conflicting early reports, changes in performance whilst dual tasking were significantly associated with an increased risk for falling amongst older adults and frail older adults in particular.
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The importance of trunk muscle strength for balance, functional performance, and fall prevention in seniors a systematic review

TL;DR: There is preliminary evidence in the literature that core strength training (CST) and Pilates exercise training (PET) have a positive influence on measures of strength, balance, functional performance, and falls in older adults.
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Associations of demographic, functional, and behavioral characteristics with activity-related fear of falling among older adults transitioning to frailty.

TL;DR: To determine, in a cohort of older individuals transitioning to frailty, whether there are significant associations between demographic, functional, and behavioral characteristics and activity‐related fear of falling, using both the Falls Efficacy Scale (FES) and the Activities‐Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC).
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Guidelines for clinical applications of spatio-temporal gait analysis in older adults

TL;DR: The guidelines presented here are intended to facilitate network collaborations and to provide guidance to clinicians who wish to implement spatio-temporal gait analysis in clinical settings.