It is widely reported that fear of falling (FOF) has a profound and largely detrimental effect on
balance performance in older adults. However, the mechanisms by which FOF influence …

Freezing is widely used as the main outcome measure for fear in animal studies. Freezing is
also getting attention more frequently in human stress research, as it is considered to play …

This paper presents diagnostic criteria for persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) to
be included in the International Classification of Vestibular Disorders (ICVD). The term …

Objective: This article aimed to critically examine preexisting conceptualizations of the
relationship among fear of falling, falls efficacy, and falls and to offer a new theoretical model …

This study investigated the relationship between fear of falling (FOF) and qualitative and
quantitative postural control in Parkinson's disease (PD). Fifty‐eight nondemented PD …

During quiet standing the human 'inverted pendulum'sways irregularly. In previous work
where subjects balanced a real inverted pendulum, we investigated what contribution the …

In order to utilize static posturography as a tool with which to diagnose pathological balance
disorders, it is necessary to understand the contribution of psychological factors such as fear …

This study investigated control of posture when standing at different surface heights above
ground level. Alterations in surface height were used to modify threat to postural control …

This study investigated the influence of fear of falling or postural threat on the control of
posture and movement during a voluntary rise to toes task for 12 healthy young adults …

The present study reports findings from two experiments on the relation between a mental
task (silent backward counting) and posture. The first experiment included 30 normal …