Understanding the Influence of Fear of Falling on Clinical Balance Control - Efforts in Fall Prediction and Prevention

Introduction: A review of the literature shows that standard clinical balance measures do not adequately predict fall risk in community-dwelling older individuals. There is significant evidence demonstrating the interactions of fear, anxiety, and confidence with the control of standing posture. Litt...

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Main Author: Hauck, Laura Jane
Language:en
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10012/6009