The safety measures were nonexistent – they weren't secured to the ground so there was a constant risk of tripping.
If jumping rope has some appeal, Dr. Wright suggested using a cordless digital jump rope to reduce the risk of tripping.
While Hunter concedes that step tests are easy to administer, he points out that they carry a risk of tripping and, he says, can lead to an underestimation of fitness levels if the legs are weak.
Well, at the time there was a slight feminist outcry, with many questioning the studio's choice to make Howard run in the shoes when she could have easily taken them off and pegged it without the risk of tripping.
At the risk of tripping off a stampede of the nation's voyeurs, I have to say that, for sheer fetishistic whoopie, there is very little to rival the sight of Catherine Deneuve and Fanny Ardant getting into a catfight, all hisses and claws, then slowly sinking to the floor and starting to stroke each other's whiskers.
Our findings highlight the importance of considering footwear and environmental factors when assessing the risk of tripping.
Reduced foot clearance when walking may increase the risk of trips and falls in people with Parkinson's disease (PD).
This adds to the evidence indicating an increased risk of tripping or falling when attention is divided during walking in the presence of unexpected obstacles.
Gripping the shoe with your toes to make sure they don't slide out when you walk can throw off your gait and increase your risk of tripping and falling.
In contrast, when stepping from a kerb the relative height of the lower level can be updated using information available in the upper visual field; and thus there is perhaps relatively less risk of tripping.
