Factors Influencing Turning and Its Relationship with Falls in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease

摘要

BackgroundFalls are a major problem for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Many studies indicate that more than 50% of people with PD have difficulty in turning that may lead to falls during daily activities. The aims of this study were to identify the relationship between turning performance and falls, and to determine the factors that influence turning performance.