Relationship between handgrip strength, physical function, and risk of falls in older people
Introduction: Handgrip strength is a way to evaluate muscle weakness in older people and it has been seen to show a high correlation with general strength and body muscle mass, which is why it could help in the early detection of deterioration in physical function. loss of lower limb strength and ri...
Main Authors: | Catalina Rojas, Nelly Venegas, Jaime Vasquez-Gomez, Claudia Troncoso-Pantoja, Yeny Concha-Cisternas |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | Spanish |
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2022-04-01
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Series: | Revista Cubana de Medicina Militar |
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Online Access: | http://www.revmedmilitar.sld.cu/index.php/mil/article/view/1881 |
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