Introduction: Falls are a serious public health problem. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether elderly individuals with increased risk of falls have a postural balance deficit, evaluated using a force platform during a one-leg stance. Materials and methods: The sample consisted of 94 physically independent elderly individuals from the EELO project. The instruments used were the Downton scale, in
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