title: [Force platforms, a technological innovation].
abstract: Falls in the elderly constitute a public health issue due to the seriousness of the physical and psychological consequences as well as the resulting financial cost. Static posturography with the help of a force platform helps to guide therapeutic decisions and to rehabilitate patients who have fallen.
authors.affiliation: Centre Hospitalier de Roubaix, Hôpital Victor-Provo, Pavillon de Médecine Gériatrique, Roubaix. Myriam.noel@ch-roubaix.fr
authors.forename: Myriam
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Noël
authors.forename: Kévin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dumez
authors.forename: Gaëlle
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cool
authors.forename: Marion
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Luyat
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000368:Aged; D056228:Feedback, Sensory; D006801:Humans; D004856:Postural Balance; D055502:Secondary Prevention