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Table 1.

Aging-related physiologic changes in organ systems that affect fall risk

Organ System	Physiologic Change
Muscular system	Decreased muscle strength
Nervous System
Balance	Increased postural sway Slowed righting reflexes
Gait	Decreased step height Decreased proprioception
Vision	Reduced papillary response to light variation Thickening and loss of elasticity of lens