Hip osteoarthritis signs and symptoms are associated with increased fall risk among community-dwelling older adults with chronic low back pain: a prospective study

Hip osteoarthritis signs and symptoms are associated with increased fall risk among community-dwelling older adults with chronic low back pain: a prospective study

Abstract Background Older adults with concurrent low back and hip pain are predisposed to reductions in physical performance and health-related quality of life. Yet no study to date has assessed whether or not coexisting hip impairments increase fall risk in older adults with chronic low back pain (...

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Main Authors: Patrick J. Knox, Peter C. Coyle, Jenifer M. Pugliese, Ryan T. Pohlig, Jaclyn M. Sions, Gregory E. Hicks
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
Subjects:
Accidental falls
Aged
Low back pain
Osteoarthritis
Risk factors
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13075-021-02455-5

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