The Impact of Hunova® Robotic Platform Rehabilitation

In the researchers' words

A fall is defined as "a sudden, unintentional, and unexpected downward movement from a standing, sitting, or lying position". According to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2021, falls are the second leading cause of death from unintentional injuries globally, after deaths caused by road traffic accidents, with approximately 684,000 deaths per year. Of these falls, about 80% occur in low- and middle-income settings. In addition to fatal outcomes, the WHO estimates that approximately 37 million people exposed to falls require medical care annually and that falls are responsible for increased disability and healthcare costs, as well as a reduction in remaining independence. Various risk factors, both intrinsic and extrinsic, have been identified that significantly increase an individual's risk of falling. Intrinsic risk factors include age and gender, health status, mobility and sensory impairments, and cognitive abilities. Extrinsic risk factors include environmental hazards, footwear, and assistive devices. Falls represent one of the major public health issues among the elderly population: approximately 40% of adults over the age of 65 living at home experience at least one fall per year, and of these, one in forty is hospitalized or requires medical care. Among geriatric patients admitted to assisted living facilities, the average fall rate exceeds 2.5 falls per…