Association Between Computerized Reaction Time, Short Physical Performance Battery and Berg Balance Scale in the Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Background : Falls, in older adults, can worsen physical functioning and lead to serious complications. Thus, as a means of preventive intervention, this high-risk group should be screened. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether reaction time is clinically applicable as a fall risk...

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Main Authors: Boram Kim, Chang Won Won, Jin-Young Min, Sunyoung Kim, Miji Kim, Byung-Sung Kim, Hyunrim Choi, Joosun Hong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korea Geriatrics Society 2017-09-01
Series:Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research
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Online Access:http://www.e-agmr.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.4235/agmr.2017.21.3.108