Muscle Strength and Balance as Mediators in the Association between Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Lower extremity muscle strength (LEMS) and body balance (BB) are essential for older adults to maintain an upright posture and autonomously perform their basic activities of daily living. This study aimed to examine whether LEMS and BB mediate the relationship between physical activity (PA) and heal...

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Main Authors: Marcelo de Maio Nascimento, Bruna R. Gouveia, Élvio Rúbio Gouveia, Pedro Campos, Adilson Marques, Andreas Ihle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/16/4857