How Parkinson's affects balance confidence and fear of falling

This study is looking at how Parkinson's disease affects people's confidence in their balance and their fear of falling. Researchers will compare people with Parkinson's to healthy volunteers by having everyone answer questions and perform simple balance tests. The goal is to understand the relationship between balance confidence, fear of movement, and other factors that may put people with Parkinson's at risk for falls.

Many people with Parkinson's disease struggle with balance and have a fear of falling, which can limit their daily activities. This research aims to better understand how confidence in balance and fear of movement are connected in Parkinson's, so doctors can develop better ways to help patients stay active and safe.