Open AccessRespiratory Muscle Strength Predicts Decline in Mobility in Older Persons
Author(s) -
Aron S. Buchman,
P.A. Boyle,
R. J. Wilson,
Sue E. Leurgans,
Raj C. Shah,
David A. Bennett
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
neuroepidemiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.217
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1423-0208
pISSN - 0251-5350
DOI - 10.1159/000154930
Subject(s) - medicine , physical therapy , ambulatory , dementia , muscle strength , respiratory system , cardiology , disease
To test the hypothesis that respiratory muscle strength is associated with the rate of change in mobility even after controlling for leg strength and physical activity.
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