Estimated Error Values of the Functional Reach Test Are Associated with a History of Falls among Elderly Adults with Disabilities

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[Purpose] To clarify the relationship between the error value of the Functional Reach Test (FRT) estimate and history of falls in the last 6 months in elderly persons requiring long-term care. [Participants and Methods] A cross-sectional study was conducted of 31 elderly patients (14 males, age 83.1 ± 8.8 years) who used day-care services. In addition to the FRT estimation error value, basic items were extracted from medical records, and physical functions, cognitive function, and fear of falling were measured as items considered to be related to fall history. [Results] The FRT error value was identified as a factor associated with history of falls. [Conclusion] The results of the present study suggest that elderly persons requiring long-term care who have a large FRT estimate error value are at a higher risk of falling.