The Impact of "Fear of Falling" on Physical Performance, Balance, and Ambulation in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Ambulatory children with better performance scores had lower levels of FOF despite their history of serious falls and injuries. FOF tends to increase as the symptoms of the disease progresses. Investigating the history of falls and FOF from the earliest period will guide to take precautions and make necessary interventions on time in treatment programs.