MUSCLE SKELETAL DISEASES AND FALLING

Reduction of biological functional reserves and stressor resistance causes physical insufficiency (slowing of walking speed, fatigue, poor grip strength), weight loss, low physical activity and sarcopenia. Muscle weakness, pain, balance and proprioception problems, gait disturbances, arthritis / arthrosis, unstable joint, foot problems, vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, environmental factors and fracture history tend to decrease. In adults with two or more musculoskeletal diseases, the incidence of falls is increased and the risk of falling injuries is triple