Physical Therapy Korea
pISSN 1225-8962
eISSN 2287-982X
Physical Therapy Korea
Effect of compliant flooring on fall-related hip fracture risk
| Articles | Class of evidence | Interventions | Outcomes | Improve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackey et al., 2019 [95] | 1 | Compliant (low-stiffness) flooring | Fall and injury risk | No |
| Simpson et al., 2004 [96] | 2 | Wooden carpeted floors | Fall and injury | Yes |
| Laing and Robinovitch, 2009 [97] | 2 | Smart Cell (low- stiffness) | Hip impact | Yes |
| Gustavsson et al., 2018 [98] | 3 | Compliant (low-stiffness) flooring | Fall and injury risk | Yes |
| Wright and Laing, 2011 [99] | 3 | Smart Cell and SofTile | Femur peak force | Yes |
| Gustavsson et al., 2015 [100] | 3 | Impact absorbing flooring | Fall and injury risk | Yes |