Publications by authors named "Victoria Hornyak"
Objective: To test the proposed mechanism of action of a task-specific motor learning intervention by examining its effect on measures of the motor control of gait.
Design: Single-blinded randomized clinical trial.
Setting: University research laboratory.
What is the relation between fear of falling and physical activity in older adults?
Arch Phys Med Rehabil
December 2013
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the link between fear of falling (FOF) and daily activity levels in older adults aged 64 and above, focusing on those who can walk independently with or without assistance.
- - Results indicate that while there is a relationship between FOF and total daily activity, it is not as strong as the link between physical function and activity levels, suggesting that physical ability plays a larger role in activity than fear itself.
- - Ultimately, the study concludes that although FOF might influence daily activity, it does not independently affect physical activity when accounting for the individual's physical function, implying fear may primarily reflect functional limitations.