The Impact of “Fear of Falling” on Physical Performance, Balance, and Ambulation in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Conclusion Ambulatory children with better performance scores had lower levels of FOF despite their history of serious falls and injuries. FOF tends to increase as the symptoms of the disease progresses. Investigating the history of falls and FOF from the earliest period will guide to take precautions and make necessary interventions on time in treatment programs. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Neuropediatrics - August 28, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Alemdaro ğlu-Gürbüz, İpek İpek, Canan Bulut, Numan Karaduman, Ay şe Y ılmaz, Öznur Tags: Original Article Source Type: research