Fear of falling is associated with physical functioning, activity performance, and participation in individuals with multiple sclerosis

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how fear of falling impacts physical functioning, activity performance, and participation in individuals with multiple sclerosis.
• Assessment of fear of falling and its effects on activity participation.
• Analysis of physical functioning metrics among individuals with multiple sclerosis.
• Evaluation of community integration and avoidance behaviors related to fear of falling.
• Fear of falling significantly predicts activity performance in individuals with multiple sclerosis.
• Physical functioning is adversely affected by the fear of falling.
• Avoidance behaviors due to fear of falling hinder participation and community integration.