Open AccessUpper and Lower Limb Muscle Power Relationships in Mobility-Limited Older Adults
Author(s) -
Seth Herman,
Dan K. Kiely,
Suzanne G. Leveille,
E. O'Neill,
Sharon Cyberey,
Jonathan F. Bean
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
the journals of gerontology series a
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.134
H-Index - 189
eISSN - 1758-535X
pISSN - 1079-5006
DOI - 10.1093/gerona/60.4.476
Subject(s) - muscle power , upper limb , physical medicine and rehabilitation , lower limb , leg press , medicine , muscle strength , physical therapy , sarcopenia , psychology , surgery
Lower limb muscle power impairments are modifiable factors underlying mobility limitations in older adults. This study examined relationships between upper and lower limb muscle power and their role in predicting mobility performance among community-dwelling older adults.
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