Investigation of the relationship between pain, fear of movement and falling in geriatric patients

Pain, kinesiophobia, and fear of falling are interrelated in older adults and negatively affect daily functioning. Routine assessment of these factors is essential for personalized fall-prevention strategies. Interventions that encourage safe mobility and reduce fear of movement may improve quality of life in the geriatric population.

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PeerJ
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2026-02-09
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https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20661
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Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
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Investigation of the relationship between pain, fear of movement and falling in geriatric patients

Mümin Polat, Ümmühan Meltem Öztürk
PeerJ
Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
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Investigation of the relationship between pain, fear of movement and falling in geriatric patients

Mümin Polat, Ümmühan Meltem Öztürk
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Abstract

Pain, kinesiophobia, and fear of falling are interrelated in older adults and negatively affect daily functioning. Routine assessment of these factors is essential for personalized fall-prevention strategies. Interventions that encourage safe mobility and reduce fear of movement may improve quality of life in the geriatric population.

PeerJVol. 14
Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi (TR)
Gender equality
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Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
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