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 …

Falls can have devastating consequences for older people. We determined the relationship
between the likelihood of fall incidents and daily-life behavior. We used wearable sensors to …

Background The aim of the study was to determine which risk factors were associated with
the recurrence of falls among community-dwelling older adults. Methods Based on a cross …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate effects of a multifactorial fall prevention program on fall incidence
and physical function in community-dwelling older adults. DESIGN: Multicenter randomized …

Objective To determine the factors that predict change in well-being over time in older men
and women presenting to the falls prevention clinic. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting …

Background: Few studies of the association between prospective falls and sensor-based
measures of motor performance and physical activity (PA) have evaluated subgroups of …

Abstract Objectives The World Health Organization developed the Risk Factor Model for
Falls to describe fall risks in a comprehensive manner. However, there was a lack of study …

Objectives: to identify the characteristics of elderly persons who develop a fear of falling after
experiencing a fall and to investigate the association of this fear with changes in health …

Objectives: Fall preventive programs aim to reduce risks for mortality from fall-related injuries
among older adults. However, the covariation between personal perceptions of falls and …

Background Previous studies have indicated that gait patterns in older people may be
affected by concern about falling. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of concern …