Vicki Komisar
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Recent Articles
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Korall A, Chong H, Komisar V, Mackey D, Khan M, Hoekstra F, et al.
PLoS One
. 2024 Nov;
19(11):e0310117.
PMID: 39602464
Introduction: The use of theories, models and/or frameworks (TMFs) in implementation research and practice is essential for developing useful and testable implementation strategies. Recommendations and tools exist to aid implementation...
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Shishov N, Komisar V, Marigold D, Blouin J, Robinovitch S
BMC Geriatr
. 2024 Sep;
24(1):726.
PMID: 39223462
Background: Falls are the leading cause of injuries in older adults. Environmental objects (such as furniture, walls, and handrails) may act as hazards or facilitators to balance maintenance and safe...
3.
Pitts J, Komisar V, Elmblad K, Smith A, Verbrigghe D, Siko C, et al.
Appl Ergon
. 2024 Jan;
117:104236.
PMID: 38237306
Backpacks are common devices for carrying external posterior loads. However, relatively little is known about how these external loads affect the ability to recover from balance loss. In this exploratory...
4.
Crosby K, Rodriguez C, Canas M, Kim C, Noroozi S, Vis-Dunbar M, et al.
Syst Rev
. 2023 Nov;
12(1):204.
PMID: 37936167
Background: Fall-related injuries can reduce older adults' independence and result in economic burdens. The assistive technologies and home modifications explored in this review are suggested to reduce the risk of...
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Te B, Komisar V, Aguiar O, Shishov N, Robinovitch S
Gait Posture
. 2023 Jan;
100:276-283.
PMID: 36689855
Background: Laboratory studies of postural responses suggest that stepping is a common strategy for balance recovery. Yet little is known about the frequency and characteristics of stepping responses during real-life...
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Robinovitch S, Dojnov A, Komisar V, Yang Y, Shishov N, Yu Y, et al.
Age Ageing
. 2022 Dec;
51(12).
PMID: 36477785
Background: falls are common in older adults, and any fall from standing height onto a rigid surface has the potential to cause a serious brain injury or bone fracture. Safe...
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Komisar V, van Schooten K, Aguiar O, Shishov N, Robinovitch S
Arch Phys Med Rehabil
. 2022 Nov;
104(4):533-540.
PMID: 36402204
Objective: To characterize the circumstances of falls during sit-to-stand transfers in long-term care (LTC), including the frequency, direction, stepping and grasping responses, and injury risk, based on video analysis of...
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Yang Y, van Schooten K, Komisar V, McKay H, Sims-Gould J, Cheong D, et al.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
. 2022 May;
19(9).
PMID: 35564848
Physical activity programs focusing on fall prevention often overlook upper-limb strength, which is important for transferring, balance recovery, and arresting a fall. We developed and evaluated a physical activity program,...
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Gosine P, Komisar V, Novak A
Hum Factors
. 2022 Apr;
66(1):56-70.
PMID: 35465756
Objective: To determine the effect of handrail cross-section on the speed and quality of reach-to-grasp movements following balance loss in younger and older adults. Background: Grasping a handrail is a...
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Komisar V, Dojnov A, Yang Y, Shishov N, Chong H, Yu Y, et al.
BMC Geriatr
. 2022 Apr;
22(1):343.
PMID: 35439948
Background: Falls are the leading cause of injuries in older adults. However, most falls in older adults do not cause serious injury, suggesting that older adults may fall in a...