Background falls and fall-related injuries are common in older adults, have negative effects
on functional independence and quality of life and are associated with increased morbidity …

Importance Falls are the most common cause of injury-related morbidity and mortality
among older adults. Objective To systematically review literature on the effectiveness and …

Key Clinical Points Prevention of Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Falls are
common among community-dwelling older adults and can lead to physical injury …

Background At least one‐third of community‐dwelling people over 65 years of age fall each
year. Exercises that target balance, gait and muscle strength have been found to prevent …

Hip fracture is a leading cause of profound morbidity in individuals aged 65 years and older,
ranking in the top 10 causes of loss of disability-adjusted life-years for older adults …

Physical inactivity, sarcopenia, and frailty are highly prevalent, independent predictors of
morbidity and mortality in patients with cirrhosis. Across a range of chronic diseases …

Objective The authors sought to systematically review the existing literature on the falls-
related diagnostic test properties of the Functional Reach Test (FRT), single-leg stance test …

Importance Falls in older adults are a serious public health problem associated with
irreversible health consequences and responsible for a substantial economic burden on …

Abstract Background The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is often used in clinical practice to
predict falls in the older adults. However, there is no consensus in research regarding its …

Objectives Evaluate fall risk with the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and
examine its application within the Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries (STEADI) …