Background Physical performance and activity have both been linked to fall risk, but the way
they are jointly associated with falls is unclear. We investigated how these two factors are …

Objective Previous work demonstrates the consequences of falling in older adults and the
potential of physical activity (PA) to reduce falls, but few studies have used accelerometer …

Background. This study explored the associations between various types of activities, their
underlying physical components, and recurrent falling in community-dwelling older persons …

To evaluate if clinically usable estimates of physical performance and level of habitual
physical activity are associated with fall risk in elderly men. A population-based sample of …

Background Physical activity (PA) has many health benefits but may increase falls risk
among older adults. We study how objectively measured habitual daily PA is related to falls …

Physical activity and physical performance have been linked to fall risk in the elderly. The
authors examined the relation between physical activity and physical performance with …

Objective This study describes gender differences in the level and pattern of physical activity
in groups of older adults who were frequent fallers, intermittent fallers, or non-fallers …

Background As the community-dwelling population ages in Taiwan, concerns regarding
long-term care have grown more urgent. Physical fitness plays a key role in enabling …

Background: Falls in older people have a significant impact on public health. The scientific
literature has provided evidence about the necessity for older adults to be physically active …

Background For older adults, falls are a serious health problem, with more than 30% of
people older than 65 suffering a fall at least once a year. One element often overlooked in …