Age-related changes and sex differences in ankle plantarflexion velocity

Abstract Ankle plantar flexors play a vital role in the mobility of older adults. The strength and velocity of plantarflexion are critical factors in determining walking speed. Despite reports on how age and sex affect plantarflexion strength, basic information regarding plantarflexion velocity is s...

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Main Authors: Atsuki Kanayama, Saki Yamamoto, Ryoga Ueba, Mio Kobayashi, Toshimitsu Ohmine, Akira Iwata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-12-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-50275-1