| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8285534 | Parkinsonism & Related Disorders | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Common validated balance scales are significantly abnormal in primary OT. Despite the objective finding of impaired balance, OT patients do not commonly have falls. The reported sensation of unsteadiness in this patient population seems to be out of proportion to the number of actual falls. Further studies are needed to determine which components of commonly used balance scales are affected by a sensation of unsteadiness and fear of falling.
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Authors
Danish Bhatti, Rebecca Thompson, Yiwen Xia, Amy Hellman, Lorene Schmaderer, Katie Suing, Jennifer McKune, Cynthia Penke, Regan Iske, Bobbi Jo Roeder, Ka-Chun Siu, John M. Bertoni, Diego Torres-Russotto,