In clinical practice, high-risk fall patients with RA can be identified by asking whether patients have fallen in the past year. Important risk factors highlighted in this study include swollen and tender lower extremity joints, fatigue, and use of psychotropic medications.

In the largest prospective study of falls in RA patients to date, we have demonstrated that adults of all ages with RA fall frequently. In our study, the crude incidence rate of falls in adults with RA was high at 1,313 per 1,000 person-years at risk or 1.11 falls per person.

Our study results showed higher fall risk scores in patients with RA than healthy individuals an objective computerized technique, and this higher fall risk appeared to be affected by older age, disease activity, and disability.

Jul 27, 2018 · Rheumatoid arthritis patients may have an increased risk of falls due to changes caused by the disease such as muscle weakness, joint impairment, reduced mobility and postural instability. The aim of this study was to prospectively analyze the occurrence of falls in RA patients and its risk factors.

Jun 18, 2014 · Learn what might be putting you at risk, and how to counteract that threat for a healthier, happier, and more mobile lifestyle. The first step to prevention is knowledge. Get to know the primary causes of falls so you can take action: Extreme fatigue.

Apr 26, 2013 · In a recent study “Risk factors for falls in Adults with Rheumatoid arthritis,” 525 people diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) were followed for one year to examine risk factors for falling. Thirty-six percent of patients in the study fell at least once during the year.

Feb 1, 2015 · In studies of falls in people with RA, there is a wide range in reported falls incidence, which may be due to inconsistency in falls data attainment. Numerous potential fall risk factors have been evaluated, producing limited or conflicting evidence.

Feb 27, 2013 · Rheumatoid arthritis is linked to an increased risk of falls resulting in osteoporotic fractures, which may involve lower limb joints, leading to impaired mobility, impaired balance, and postural instability.

Adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased risk of falls (1–3). Suggested reasons for this include im-paired muscle strength, postural instability, fatigue, joint pain, and reduced functioning (2–5). The falls also lead to.

Aug 9, 2012 · The risk of falling was evaluated by a fall assessment consisting of Tinetti test (TIT), timed get up and go test (TUG), chair-rising test (CRT), tandem walk and tandem stand test. Results. During the last 12 months, 26.9% of the participants reported a fall and 46.2% mentioned the fear of falling.