Presence of lower limb joint arthritis moderates the interrelationship between vision impairment and fear of falling avoidance behavior in older adults: A cross-sectional study.

A cross-sectional study found that lower limb joint arthritis moderates the relationship between vision impairment and fear of falling avoidance behavior in older adults. The findings suggest that clinicians assessing fall-related activity avoidance should consider how the co-occurrence of arthritis and visual deficits may compound risk. These results have practical implications for PT professionals designing fall prevention interventions for older patients with multiple comorbidities.

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