Background A history of falls or imbalance may lead to a fear of falling, which may lead to
self-imposed avoidance of activity; this avoidance may stimulate a vicious cycle of …

Objective: To evaluate the measurement properties of an expanded version of the Falls
Efficacy Scale (FES)—a measure of fear of falling. The original FES measures fear on almost …

Fear of falling may be as debilitating as the fall itself, leading to a restriction in activities and
even a loss of autonomy. Objectives The main objective was to evaluate the prevalence of …

Since the identification of the post-fall syndrome1 and use of the term “ptophobia”(the phobic
reaction to standing or walking) 2 in the early 1980s, fear of falling (FOF) has gained …

BACKGROUND: Several approaches have emerged for measuring self-reported fear of
falling. A comparison of measurement scales' psychometric properties is needed for …

Fear of falling (FOF) creates a psychological barrier to performing activities for many older
adults. The negative impact of fear of falling increases risk of curtailment of activities, future …

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 …

Fear of falling, defined as a lack of self-confidence that one may avoid falls while doing
everyday activities, may have serious consequences for elderly people. This article …

Background Evidence suggests that there are several fall predictors in the elderly
population, including previous fall history and balance impairment. To date, however, the …

Background: there is a need for a measure of fear of falling that assesses both easy and
difficult physical activities and social activities and is suitable for use in a range of languages …