Introduction Depression rates in older people worldwide vary from 10% to 15% of
community-dwelling older persons. There are two others problems related to depression in …

Purpose: This systematic review examines research and practical applications of the World
Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) as a basis for …

This 3-year longitudinal study among older adults showed that declining muscle mass,
strength, power, and physical performance are independent contributing factors to increased …

Background Aging is often associated with changes in the musculoskeletal system,
peripheral and central nervous system. These age-related changes often result in mobility …

Background Falls are the leading cause of accidental injury and death among older adults.
One of three adults over the age of 65 years falls annually. As the size of elderly population …

Objective: This article aimed to critically examine preexisting conceptualizations of the
relationship among fear of falling, falls efficacy, and falls and to offer a new theoretical model …

Depression and falls have a significant bidirectional relationship. Excessive fear of falling,
which is frequently associated with depression, also increases the risk of falls. Both …

Maintaining function in older adults is key to the quality of life and longevity. This study
examined the potential impact of falls on accelerating further deterioration over time in gait …

It has been just over 20 years since the effects of height-induced threat on human postural
control were first investigated. Raising the height of the support surface on which individuals …

Purpose The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of sensorimotor training on balance
measures, and proprioception, among middle-aged and older adults with diabetic peripheral …