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

Conclusions: 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.Gerontology

Source: Gerontology - December 28, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research