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Subject characteristics
| Group | n | Age (yr) (Mean ± SD) | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 40 | 86.8 ± 6.0 | M = 14
F = 26 |
| Fallers | 23 | 84.1 ± 5.6 | M = 10
F = 13 |
| Nonfallers | 17 | 88.8 ± 6.2 | M = 4
F = 13 |
| Walker users | 21 | 86.0 ± 4.8 | M = 9
F = 12 |
| Nonusers | 19 | 86.1 ± 7.2 | M = 5
F = 14 |
| NN | 11 | 87.7 ± 4.4 | M = 3
F = 8 |
| NW | 6 | 90.7 ± 8.8 | M = 1
F = 5 |
| FN | 8 | 83.6 ± 4.4 | M = 2
F = 6 |
| FW | 15 | 85.1 ± 6.2 | M = 8
F = 6 |
Abbreviations: FN, faller–no walker; FW, faller–walker; NN, nonfaller–no walker; NW, nonfaller–walker.
