Age-related reduction and independent predictors of toe flexor strength in middle-aged men
Abstract Background Toe flexor muscles play an important role in posture and locomotion, and poor toe flexor strength is a risk factor for falls. In this cross-sectional study, we estimated the age-related change in toe flexor strength and compared it with that of handgrip strength. Independent fact...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2017-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Foot and Ankle Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13047-017-0196-3 |