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"It's my own fault": Accounts and consequences of falling when living with rheumatoid arthritis.

Karly GrahamLinda BirtAlexander J MacGregorLaura WattsFiona Poland
Published in: Musculoskeletal care (2019)
Fear of falling when living with RA is tangible in those who have and have not fallen. This fear may limit opportunities for full participation in life. However, some people display personal resourcefulness, continuing to live purposeful lives. Understanding personal responses to falling will support the development of community interventions specific to this high-risk group.
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