Stepping through fear: analysing postural control in elderly women during transitional locomotor tasks

Abstract Background Fear of falling (FoF) is prevalent among older adults, particularly women, and is a known factor increasing fall risk during movement. FoF may naturally arise after the first fall incident as well as long before the first fall occurs. This study examined how FoF intensity affects...

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Main Authors: Justyna Michalska, Anna Kamieniarz-Olczak, Grzegorz Juras, Kajetan J. Słomka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06024-2
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