Muscle strength rather than muscle mass is associated with osteoporosis in older Chinese adults
Assessment of the association of muscle strength and muscle mass with osteoporosis (OP) is of special interest as muscles are a potential target for interventions (i.e., strength training). Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study encompassing people aged ≥ 60 years (average age: 66.9 ± 6.2 year...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-02-01
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Series: | Journal of the Formosan Medical Association |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664616304028 |