Falls and their association with physical tests, functional capacity, clinical and demographic factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Conclusion It was observed that the occurrence of falls and the fear of falling are quite common in this population. The occurrence of falls in this sample of rheumatoid arthritis patients bears no relation to disease activity, functional capacity, or physical fitness tests.

Source: Revista Brasileira de Reumatologia - October 23, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research