Relationships between fall experiences and the functional reach test with eyes closed (EC-FRT) in local elderly residents

Abstract

[Purpose] Investigate whether the purpose of this study can distinguish fall by EC-FRT (the functional reach test with eyes closed) [Subjects] Subjects were 101 local elderly residents who are not certified as being in need of care. [Methods] The EC-FRT and FRT scores were measured, and the history of falls in the past year was investigated. [Results] The EC-FRT score decreased with age. It was also lower in a group with than without fall experiences. The risk of falls was higher when the EC-FRT score was below 25.5