Effect of Modified Otago Exercises on Postural Balance, Fear of Falling, and Fall Risk in Older Fallers With Knee Osteoarthritis and Impaired Gait and Balance: A Secondary Analysis

• Main Authors: Mat, Sumaiyah, Ng, Chin Teck, Tan, Pey June, Ramli, Norlisah, Fadzli, Farhana, Rozalli, Faizatul Izza, Mazlan, Mazlina, Hill, Keith D., Tan, Maw Pin
• Format: Article
• Published: Wiley 2017
• Subjects: R Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/21318/; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmrj.2017.08.405

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is considered an established risk factor for falls. Published studies evaluating secondary falls prevention strategies among individuals with OA are limited. Objective: To evaluate the effect of a personalized home-based exercise program to improve postural balance, f...