Evaluating an intervention to reduce fear of falling and associated activity restriction in elderly persons: design of a randomised controlled trial [ISRCTN43792817]

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fear of falling and associated activity restriction is common in older persons living in the community. Adverse consequences of fear of falling and associated activity restriction, like functional decline and falls, may have a major...

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Main Authors: van Eijk JThM, van Haastregt JCM, Zijlstra GAR, Kempen GIJM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/5/26