Falls are common in people with mild to moderate late effects of polio, especially later in the day and while walking outdoors. Fear of falling, self-reported impairments, and walking limitations were greater among the persons who fell than in the persons who did not fall. To reduce falls and fear of falling in persons with late effects of polio and to increase their activity level and participation in various life situations, evidence-based interdisciplinary fall management programs are needed.
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