Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain and the Occurrence of Falls in an Older Population
JAMAPublished 24 November 2009Open access
Suzanne G. Leveille
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Chronic pain measured according to number of locations, severity, or pain interference with daily activities was associated with greater risk of falls in older adults.
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Chronic pain measured according to number of locations, severity, or pain interference with daily activities was associated with greater risk of falls in older adults.
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