Relationships Among Impairments in Lower-Extremity Strength and Power, Functional Limitations, and Disability in Older Adults
- 1 October 2007
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal
- Vol. 87 (10), 1334-1347
- https://doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20060176
Abstract
Background and Purpose: During the aging process, older adults may experience a loss of strength and power, which then may lead to functional limitations and disability. The purpose of this study was to examine how impairments in lower-extremity strength and power are related to functional limitations and disability in community-dwelling older adults.Keywords
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