The Predictive Capacity of the 3-Meter Backward Walk Test for Falls in Older Adults: A Case–Control Analysis

The Predictive Capacity of the 3-Meter Backward Walk Test for Falls in Older Adults: A Case–Control Analysis

<b>Background</b>: The early detection of fall risk in older adults is crucial for prevention. This study assessed the 3-Meter Backward Walk Test (3m-BWT) as a predictor of falls. <b>Methods</b>: A retrospective observational case–control study was conducted with 483 communit...

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Main Authors: Luis Polo-Ferrero, Javier Torres-Alonso, María Carmen Sánchez-Sánchez, Ana Silvia Puente-González, Fausto J. Barbero-Iglesias, Roberto Méndez-Sánchez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
Subjects:
older adults
aging
frailty
falls
fall risk
backward walking
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/10/2/154
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