Walking Ability Is a Major Contributor to Fear of Falling in People with Parkinson's Disease: Implications for Rehabilitation

Although fear of falling (FOF) is common in people with Parkinson's disease (PD), there is a lack of research investigating potential predictors of FOF. This study explored the impact of motor, nonmotor, and demographic factors as well as complications of drug therapy on FOF among people with P...

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Main Authors: Maria H. Nilsson, Gun-Marie Hariz, Susanne Iwarsson, Peter Hagell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Parkinson's Disease
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/713236