Journal article
Impairments in balance discriminate fallers from non-fallers in COPD
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Preliminary evidence suggests individuals with COPD exhibit deficits in balance. Further investigation of balance and risk of falls is warranted in these patients. The objective of this study was to determine the clinical measures that discriminate fallers from non-fallers among patients with COPD.
METHODS: A cross-sectional study design was used. Subjects>60 years with COPD attended a single assessment session. A one-year incidence …
Authors
Beauchamp MK; Hill K; Goldstein RS; Janaudis-Ferreira T; Brooks D
Journal
Respiratory Medicine, Vol. 103, No. 12, pp. 1885–1891
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
12 2009
DOI
10.1016/j.rmed.2009.06.008
ISSN
0954-6111