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AGING AND BALANCE INVESTIGATING ELECTRICAL VESTIBULAR STIMULATION AS A FALL PREVENTION STRATEGY |
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among Canadian seniors, affecting 20-30% of this population each year. Balance relies on multiple sensory systems working together, including the vestibular system in the inner ear, which helps us maintain stability and focus our gaze. Unfortunately, this system is one of the first to decline with age. In collaboration with Neursantys, a wearable technology company, our research explores the use of Electrical Vestibular Stimulation (EVS) as a potential way to counteract this age-related decline. Over the past two years, we have studied how EVS affects balance in older adults. Join us on March 10th at 1:30 PM to hear our latest findings! Speakers Bio: Jordan King is a Ph.D. student in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Calgary, specializing in wearable technology research. As a member of the Integrative Sensorimotor Neuroscience Lab, Jordan King investigates how Electrical Vestibular Stimulation (EVS) can support balance control, particularly in aging populations. Their research, conducted in collaboration with Neursantys, aims to develop innovative solutions for fall prevention in older adults. |
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March 10: Balance |
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