providers

Fear of Falling, Lower Extremity Strength, and Physical and Balance Performance in Older Adults with Diabetes Mellitus

Published on: November 16, 2020

Vongsirinavarat et al (J Diabetes Res 2020, 8573817 (2020)) compared fear of falling, lower extremity strength, and physical balance performance in participants with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus. Participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus were twice as likely to report a fear of falling than their peers, and results suggest these patients’ fear of falling is founded. The
number of times a participant failed the modified clinical test of sensory interaction and balance (mCTSIB) predicted their likelihood of reporting a fear of falling. Unfortunately, this fear is itself a driver of these patients’ elevated risk of falling. The authors recommend routine balance screenings as a means of identifying patients with diabetes who are at the greatest risk
of falling.

Download Article

Recent Posts

How to evaluate and treat the dizzy patient: non-medical diagnosis-based strategies

Published on: February 16, 2024

ENT & Audiology News | Balance & Vestibular Disorders 2024 It is estimated that dizziness, vertigo and falls are the third most common complaints heard by physicians from all age […]

Read more

The cost of untreated vestibular conditions: the role of otolaryngology & rehabilitation

Published on: February 15, 2024

Journal of Otolaryngology-ENT Research | Volume 16 Issue 1 – 2024 It is estimated that dizziness, vertigo, and falls are the third most common complaints heard by physicians from all […]

Read more

Understanding Mal de Debarquement syndrome (MdDS), persistent postural perceptual dizziness (3PD) and somatoform disorders: and the role of vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT)

Published on: January 3, 2024

Volume 16 Issue 1 – 2024 Richard E Gans, Kimberly Rutherford, Allisson D’Alessandro American Institute of Balance, USA Correspondence: Richard E Gans, Founder and Executive Director of the American Institute […]

Read more

Vestibulotoxicity: A Review of Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Published on: October 11, 2023

The Hearing Review Published: September, 2023 Authors Richard E. Gans, PhD Background/Objectives Loss of vestibular function due to industrial chemicals or even life-saving drugs is not uncommon and poses unique […]

Read more