Relationship between muscle strength and fall episodes among the elderly: the Yilan study, Taiwan
Abstract Background Fall episodes are not unusual among community residents, especially the elderly, and lower muscle strength is an important issue to address in order to prevent falls. Methods A community health survey was conducted in a suburban area of Taiwan, and 1067 older adults were selected...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-018-0779-2 |