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Risk factors associated with falls (adapted from [131] with permission from Elsevier)
| 1. | Impaired mobility, disability |
| 2. | Impaired gait and balance |
| 3. | Neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorders |
| 4. | Age |
| 5. | Impaired vision |
| 6. | Neurological, heart disorders |
| 7. | History of falls |
| 8. | Medication |
| 9. | Cognitive impairment |
