The Mini-BESTest is an independent predictor of falls in Parkinson Disease

Falls in Parkinson Disease (PD) are a complex health problem, with multidimensional causes and consequences. To identify the fall predictors in individuals with PD and compare fallers and non-fallers considering their socio-demographic, anthropometric, clinical and functional status. A multicenter cross-sectional design was employed. Variables included: age, sex, body mass index, PD progression, levodopa dosage, activities limitation and motor...