Fear of falling and gait parameters in older adults with and without fall history

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Keitaro Makino · National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology

Hyuma Makizako · National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology

Takehiko Doi · National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology

Kota Tsutsumimoto · Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

Ryo Hotta · National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology

Sho Nakakubo · National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology

Abstract

The present results suggest that spatial and temporal gait parameters are influenced by FOF, even in the absence of fall history. The assessment of FOF might be helpful for better understanding of age-related changes in gait control. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2017; 17: 2455-2459.

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Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Effects of Vibration on Health

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Published in: Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international

Volume 17, Issue 12, pp. 2455-2459

DOI: 10.1111/ggi.13102

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Fear of falling and gait parameters in older adults with and without fall history

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