Dual-Task Performance, Balance and Aerobic Capacity as Predictors of Falls in Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease: A Comparative Study

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are highly prevalent and strongly associated with the risk of falls in the elderly. Falls are associated with impairments in cognition and functional or gait performance; however, little is known about these associations in the elderly population with CVD. In this study...

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Main Authors: Heitor Silveira, Juliana Lima, Jessica Plácido, José Vinícius Ferreira, Renan Ferreira, Jerson Laks, Andrea Deslandes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Behavioral Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/13/6/488