Foot elevation

Foot elevation is associated with fall risk in humans.

“At 30 cm, both foot elevation (p = .003) and obstacle-crossing speed (p < .001) were greater in the low-risk group.”

Humansstepping over 30-cm obstaclesn = 200

Obstacle-Crossing Speed and its Association With Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Journal of aging and physical activity·31 Aug 2026