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Potential associations of these deteriorations with fall risk have not been investigated so far. This study aims to compare cervical mobility and proprioception between fallers and non-fallers and prospectively assess the contribution of these parameters in fall risk identification among healthy older adults.\n<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>95 community-dwelling older adults underwent a cervical screening. Active cervical range of motion (aCROM) was measured using a digital inclinometer and cervical proprioception was assessed by determining joint position error (JPE). Fear of falling was identified through the Iconographical Falls Efficacy Scale (iconFES). Falls were prospectively recorded during a 1-year follow-up period using monthly calendars. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the association between these parameters and falls occurrence.\n<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>Baseline measurements revealed reduced cervical performance (i.e., smaller aCROM and larger JPE) among individuals who reported at least one fall during the following year (\u201cfallers\u201d). The multivariate logistic regression model contained eight independent variables (age, sex, walking aid, fall history, iconFES, aCROM F, aCROM E and JPE) and correctly classified 77.8% of cases.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>Although the contribution of cervical parameters to fall risk identification seems to be rather small compared to well-known (though often unmodifiable) major risk factors, further research is needed to elucidate underlying mechanisms of cervical functions in relation to falls. 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