summary: In this longitudinal study the authors investigated the factors associated with a higher risk of episodes of falls and near falls in a population with MS, as these episodes provoke a severe decrease in the quality of life of these people. Lower level of mobility, higher degree of spasticity and loss of proprioception were all factors strongly associated with a high risk of falls.

authors: Nilsagård Y, Lundholm C, Denison E, Gunnarsson LG

source: Clin Rehabil. 2009 Mar;23(3):259-69

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