A survey of falls in people with dystonia.

Melani J BoyceFlorence C F ChangNeil MahantVictor S C FungLynley Bradnam

Published in: Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy (2020)

This survey indicates that fear of falling and balance confidence are impaired in people with dystonia, possibly impacting on function and falls. Further investigation into balance, function and falls in this population is required.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
deep brain stimulation
early onset
cross sectional
prefrontal cortex