Lower extremity muscle strength equation of older adults assessed by Five Time Sit to Stand Test (FTSST)

Background: The decline in lower limb muscle strength, one of the risk factors for falling in the older adults, puts older persons at an increased risk of falling. The assessment of the lower limb muscle strength is very important. Objective: The purpose of this study was to construct the equation f...

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Main Authors: Weerasak Tapanya, Noppharath Sangkarit, Patchareeya Amput, Saisunee Konsanit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: World Scientific Publishing 2024-06-01
Series:Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal
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Online Access:https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/S1013702523500099