Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1082491 | Journal of Clinical Epidemiology | 2010 | 18 Pages |
Abstract
Balance impairment imparts a moderate increase on fall risk in community-dwelling older adults. The type of fall outcome, the length of follow-up, and the balance measurement tool impact the magnitude of the association. Specific balance measurement scales were identified with associations for an increased fall risk, but further research is required to refine recommendations for their use in clinical practice.
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Authors
Susan W. Muir, Katherine Berg, Bert Chesworth, Neil Klar, Mark Speechley,