ArticlePhysiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada2012
Risk factors for falls in older adults with lower extremity arthritis: a conceptual framework of current knowledge and future directions.
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- The effects of a home-based exercise intervention on elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis: a quasi-experimental study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2019Trial
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- Effects of Exercise on Balance Function in People with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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- Self-Reported Walking Difficulty Associated with Stiff-Knee Gait in Japanese Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Preliminary Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Falls and fear of falling in older adults with total joint arthroplasty: a scoping review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2019Article
- Falling After Starting Running in a Case of Myoclonus Epilepsy Associated with Ragged-red Fibers with a 8344A>G mtDNA Mutation.Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan) · 2018Article
- Adoption of Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Practices in Primary Care for Older Adults with a History of Falls.Frontiers in public health · 2016Article
- Effect of Anticholinergic Medications on Falls, Fracture Risk, and Bone Mineral Density Over a 10-Year Period.The Annals of pharmacotherapy · 2014Article
- Relationship between falls, knee osteoarthritis, and health-related quality of life: data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative study.Clinical interventions in aging · 2014Article
- Clinician's Commentary on Arnold and Gyurcsik(1.).Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada · 2012Article
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Abstract
purposeAs the numbers of Canadians aged 65 years and over increases over the next 20 years, the prevalence of chronic conditions, including arthritis, will rise as will the number of falls. Although known fall-risk factors are associated with hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA), minimal research has evaluated fall and fracture risk and/or rates in this population. Thus, the purpose was to summarize research on fall and fracture risk in older adults with hip or knee OA and to develop a conceptual framework of fall-risk screening and assessment.
methodThe International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, clinical practice guidelines for fall-risk screening, and a selected literature review were used.
resultsGaps exist in our knowledge of fall and fracture risk for this population. Muscle performance, balance, and mobility impairments have been identified, but little is known about whether personal and environmental contextual factors impact fall and fracture risk. Physical activity may help to prevent falls, but non-adherence is a problem.
conclusionA need exists to assess fall risk in older adults with hip and knee OA. Promoting regular physical activity by focusing on disease- and activity-specific personal contextual factors may help direct treatment planning.
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