Falls and falls-related injuries in individuals with chronic ankle symptoms: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls are a major public health concern globally. While falls are associated with osteoarthritis and persistent pain at the hip and knee, falls have not been investigated in people with chronic ankle symptoms. This study aimed to compare self-reported history of falls between adults with and without chronic ankle symptoms. Secondary aims were to compare concern about falling and balance confidence between groups, and to identify factors associated with falling.

Methods

A total of 226 participants (134 with chronic ankle pain and/or stiffness and 92 controls) participated in this cross-sectional case-control study. Participants completed an online questionnaire about falls in the past 12 months, injuries associated with falling, concern about falling, balance confi

SUBMITTER: Al Mahrouqi MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10428594 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature