The Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale

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The present study provided additional psychometric support for the FES. However, the greater item responsiveness of the ABC scale makes it more suitable to detect loss of balancing confidence in more highly functioning seniors. Greater situation-specificity of items may also assist clinicians in targeting appropriate interventions.

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Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery

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Published in: The Journals of Gerontology Series A

Volume 50A, Issue 1, pp. M28-M34

DOI: 10.1093/gerona/50a.1.m28

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The Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale

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