Evaluation of Gait and Balance in Epileptics with Reduced Bone Mineral Density

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Onder O., Bilgin R. R., Kahyaoglu N., Donmez Balci B.

EPILEPSI, vol.24, no.2, pp.55-60, 2018 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 24 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.14744/epilepsi.2018.52533
  • Journal Name: EPILEPSI
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.55-60
  • Keywords: Balance, falls, osteoporosis, gait
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: Bone mineral density abnormalities can cause falls due to imbalance and movement limitation. Morbidities that result from a fall mean a loss of functionality and quality of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between bone mineral density and gait, balance, and fear of a fall in epileptic patients.