Open AccessMobility Decline in Old Age
Author(s) -
Merja Rantakokko,
Minna Mänty,
Taina Rantanen
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
exercise and sport sciences reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.945
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 1538-3008
pISSN - 0091-6331
DOI - 10.1097/jes.0b013e3182556f1e
Subject(s) - independence (probability theory) , gerontology , medicine , psychology , mathematics , statistics
Mobility is important for community independence. With increasing age, underlying pathologies, genetic vulnerabilities, physiological and sensory impairments, and environmental barriers increase the risk for mobility decline. Understanding how mobility declines is paramount to finding ways to promote mobility in old age.