Adiposity and postural balance control: correlations between bioelectrical impedance and stabilometric signals in elderly Brazilian women

Adiposity and postural balance control: correlations between bioelectrical impedance and stabilometric signals in elderly Brazilian women

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between body adiposity and postural control in elderly women. INTRODUCTION: Aging and obesity account for a significant portion of healthcare spending. Life expectancy is increasing worldwide, and Rio de Janeiro has the largest...

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Main Authors: Míriam Raquel Meira Mainenti, Érika de Carvalho Rodrigues, Juliana Flávia de Oliveira, Arthur de Sá Ferreira, Cristina Márcia Dias, André Luís dos Santos Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier España 2011-01-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Body composition
Body fat distribution
Biomechanics
Musculoskeletal equilibrium
Aging
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322011000900001

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