The purpose of this retrospective study was to investigate some parameters of neuromuscular performance of the lower limbs in a population cross-section and their relationship to the risk of falls, using a force platform (FP). Individuals from the Lower Franconia population were invited by public advertisement. Out of a total of 1720 invited subjects 50–90 years of age, the successful completion of all tests were achieved by 807 women, age 66.4±9.3, and 442 men, age 64.0±9.2....