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Is it possible to tame fear through sport? Occurrence, diagnostics and therapeutic methods of fear of falling - literature overview
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Is it possible to tame fear through sport?

Occurrence, diagnostics and therapeutic methods of fear of falling - literature overview

Authors

  • Małgorzata Miazga Ludwik Rydygier Specialist Hospital in Kraków, Złotej Jesieni 1 Estate, 31-826 Kraków https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1174-1597
  • Jagna Golemo 5th Military Hospital with Polyclinic in Kraków, Wrocławska 1-3, 30-901 Kraków https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2785-858X
  • Barbara Serkis 5th Military Hospital with Polyclinic in Kraków, Wrocławska 1-3, 30-901 Kraków https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8638-779X
  • Zuzanna Bentkowska 5th Military Hospital with Polyclinic in Kraków, Wrocławska 1-3, 30-901 Kraków https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9702-2297
  • Aleksandra Bogoń 1st Military Clinical Hospital with Polyclinic in Lublin, Aleje Racławickie 23, 20-049 Lublin https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1295-2423
  • Magdalena Ostojska Dr Anna Gostynska Wolski Hospital in Warszawa, Marcina Kasprzaka 17, 01-211 Warszawa https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2946-9318
  • Izabela Kałuża 5th Military Hospital with Polyclinic in Kraków, Wrocławska 1-3, 30-901 Kraków https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4933-7247
  • Justyna Szpyra Ludwik Rydygier Specialist Hospital in Kraków, Złotej Jesieni 1 Estate, 31-826 Kraków https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0041-9584
  • Magdalena Celichowska 5th Military Hospital with Polyclinic in Kraków, Wrocławska 1-3, 30-901 Kraków https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2128-9512
  • Magdalena Górska 5th Military Hospital with Polyclinic in Kraków, Wrocławska 1-3, 30-901 Kraków https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7822-4369

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12775/QS.2024.17.53043

Keywords

physical activity, falls, older people, quality of life

Abstract

Introduction: Fear of falling  is described as a natural response to unstable balance resulting problems with postural control. It usually occurs in older people suffering from chronic diseases and lowers their quality of life. Importantly, general physical activity is limited by the fear of falling, which makes everyday functioning difficult. 

Aim of the study: The aim of this paper is to present and submit the latest discoveries regarding the topic of fear of falling and physical activity.

Material and Methods: This article was created based on the PubMed and Scholar database.The literature was reviewed using the keywords: „fear of falling”; „physical activity”.

Results: Research shows that there are many chronic diseases, for example diabetic neuropathy, Parkinson's disease or hip fractures, that may predispose patients to fear of falling. The Falls Efficacy Scale - International (FES-I) is one of the several tools to assess fear of falling, which facilitates the selection of appropriate care and interventions. Well-selected exercises such as the Otago programme, can be implemented to reduce this problem. Generally physical activity combined with the proper encouragement to exercise at home is highly effective in reducing the fear of falling. 

Conclusion: Considering that more and more people may be exposed to the experience fear of falling it seems significant how to combat this problem. There are appropriate methods to assess and interventions which can be implemented to reduce fear of falling by clinicians, but further studies are still needed.

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MIAZGA, Małgorzata, GOLEMO, Jagna, SERKIS, Barbara, BENTKOWSKA, Zuzanna, BOGOŃ, Aleksandra, OSTOJSKA, Magdalena, KAŁUŻA, Izabela, SZPYRA, Justyna, CELICHOWSKA, Magdalena and GÓRSKA, Magdalena. Is it possible to tame fear through sport? Occurrence, diagnostics and therapeutic methods of fear of falling - literature overview. Quality in Sport. Online. 19 July 2024. Vol. 17, p. 53043. [Accessed 15 June 2025]. DOI 10.12775/QS.2024.17.53043.
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