Open AccessValidity and feasibility of using a seated push-up test among community-dwelling older adults
Author(s) -
Puttipong Poncumhak,
Supaporn Phadungkit,
Pakwipa Chokphukiao,
Roongnapa Intaruk,
Pipatana Amatachaya,
Sugalya Amatachaya
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
hong kong physiotherapy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.343
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 1876-441X
pISSN - 1013-7025
DOI - 10.1142/s1013702522500123
Subject(s) - medicine , muscle strength , affect (linguistics) , test (biology) , covid-19 , pandemic , gerontology , physical therapy , psychology , disease , paleontology , communication , infectious disease (medical specialty) , biology , pathology
Older individuals face a high risk of mobility and body composition decline, which can affect their independence. In light of a current uncertain healthcare situation created by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, healthcare paradigm has been shifted with increased demand for a practical measure to promote standard home healthcare services for all individuals, including older adults.