Associations of Gait Disorders and Recurrent Falls in Older People: A Prospective Population-Based Study

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Authors

Kathrin Marini · Innsbruck Medical University

Philipp Mahlknecht · Innsbruck Medical University

Oliver Schorr · Innsbruck Medical University

Melanie Baumgartner · Innsbruck Medical University

Roberto De Marzi · Innsbruck Medical University

Cecilia Raccagni · Ospedale di Bolzano

Stefan Kiechl

Abstract

Clinical assessment of GDs and gait tests both had independent significant predictive value for recurrent falls over a 5-year follow-up period. This highlights the potential of such assessments for early fall risk screening and timely implementation of fall-preventive measures.

Topics & Keywords

Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Gerontology

Volume 68, Issue 10, pp. 1139-1144

DOI: 10.1159/000520959

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