Evaluation of postural balance in postmenopausal women and its relationship with bone mineral density- a cross sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Low bone mineral density (BMD) and falls are common problems encountered in the postmenopausal women. The purpose was to evaluate the association between postural balance and BMD in postmenopausal women and its relation to risk for f...

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Main Authors: Cangussu Luciana, Nahas-Neto Jorge, Petri Nahas Eliana, Rodrigues Barral Ana, Buttros Davi, Uemura Gilberto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/13/2