Understanding the Risk of Falls in People with Parkinson’s Disease
Dr Joana Caetano, Dr Jasmine Menant and Prof Stephen Lord. Balance and walking impairments are disabling symptoms of Parkinson’s disease that adversely affect performance of daily activities, reduce independence and increase the risk of falls. Around 60% of people with Parkinson’s disease fall at least once a year, with a large proportion (50-86%) falling multiple times in this period. […]
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