Multidimensional Characteristics of Musculoskeletal Pain and Risk of Falls Among Elderly Adults: The Cross‐Sectional Evidence From CHARLS

Abstract

Falls are common particularly in elderly people and usually associated with poor prognosis or healing outcomes. Musculoskeletal pain is considered an independent risk factor for falls, by being associated with joint pathology and instability, neuromuscular effects of pain, and changes in cognitive and psychological function. Understanding the relationship between musculoskeletal pain and the risk of falls will help with falls prevention among older adults.