Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/510375]Researchers: A/Pr Richard Fitzpatrick (Principal investigator)
Brief description We stand without falling by using silent senses from muscles and the balance organs of the inner ear to unconsciously detect and control our movements. Since the leg muscles provide both the force and the sense, and critically rely on good circulation, they are vitally important. I propose to study how these sensory and muscle functions are used to control balance, posture and stepping reflexes, making it easier to identify older people who will fall and design new preventative strategies.
Funding Amount $AUD 420,872.14
Funding Scheme Career Development Fellowships
Notes RD Wright Biomedical CDF
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/510375
- nhmrc : 510375