Abstract
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to clarify whether fall is associated with daily activity or health-related quality of life of community-dwelling elderly orthopedic outpatients. [Participants and Methods] The subjects of the study were 30 elderly persons. Fall history, LSA, FES, and SF-36 were investigated using a paper questionnaire. The subjects were divided into two groups on the basis of the presence or absence of fall history, and their results were compared. [Results] LSA, FES, and SF-36 were significantly lower in the fall group. [Conclusion] These results suggest that loss of confidence to perform activities through fear of fall, among those with fall history, limited their activities leading to a decline in their daily activities.
