Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
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Older adults aged ≥65 years Potential fall risk, as assessed by a short questionnaire [32] | Cognition < 24 points on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Body mass over 135 kg Body height over 2.0 m Open skin lesion or bandage in the area of the harness contact Neurological comorbidities, e.g. Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetic neuropathy, stroke, polyneuropathy Lower extremity fractures or torn ligaments in the past 6 months Not able to walk without walking aid at self-preferred speed Hip or knee joint replacement in the past 6 months Uncontrolled comorbid conditions, e.g. heart or lung/breathing diseases or low bone density, precluding physical activity at medium intensity |