Assessing Fall Risk in Older Adults: The Role of Reaction Time and Inhibitory Control Testing with ReacStick.

A study published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation examined whether reaction time and inhibitory control, measured using the ReacStick device, can help identify fall risk in older adults. The research investigated how these cognitive-motor measures relate to falling, which is relevant to PT clinicians performing fall risk assessments. Findings support the potential utility of ReacStick-based testing as part of a comprehensive fall risk evaluation for older populations.

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