Skeletal muscle performance and ageing
The world population is ageing rapidly. As society ages, the incidence of physical limitations
is dramatically increasing, which reduces the quality of life and increases healthcare …
is dramatically increasing, which reduces the quality of life and increases healthcare …
[HTML][HTML] The role of virtual reality in improving health outcomes for community-dwelling older adults: systematic review
Background Virtual reality (VR) delivered through immersive headsets creates an
opportunity to deliver interventions to improve physical, mental, and psychosocial health …
opportunity to deliver interventions to improve physical, mental, and psychosocial health …
Cognitive frailty is a robust predictor of falls, injuries, and disability among community-dwelling older adults
Background Cognitive frailty, a combination of physical frailty and cognitive impairment, is
associated with functional decline in older adults. However, there is limited information if …
associated with functional decline in older adults. However, there is limited information if …
Injuries from falls by older adults in long-term care captured on video: prevalence of impacts and injuries to body parts
Background Falls are the leading cause of injuries in older adults. However, most falls in
older adults do not cause serious injury, suggesting that older adults may fall in a manner …
older adults do not cause serious injury, suggesting that older adults may fall in a manner …
The association between lower urinary tract symptoms and falls: forming a theoretical model for a research agenda
Background There is a well‐recognised association between falls and lower urinary tract
symptoms (LUTS) in older adults, with estimates of odd ratios for falls in the presence of …
symptoms (LUTS) in older adults, with estimates of odd ratios for falls in the presence of …
Accelerometer‐determined physical activity, muscle mass, and leg strength in community‐dwelling older adults
Introduction The aim of this study was to describe the relationship between accelerometer‐
determined physical activity (PA), muscle mass, and lower‐limb strength in community …
determined physical activity (PA), muscle mass, and lower‐limb strength in community …
[HTML][HTML] Gait and falls in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: a systematic review and meta-analysis
S Pauwels, L Casters, N Lemkens… - Journal of Neurologic …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Background and Purpose: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most
common vestibular disorders, and is treated effectively with particle repositioning maneuvers …
common vestibular disorders, and is treated effectively with particle repositioning maneuvers …
The efficacy and safety of lower-limb plyometric training in older adults: a systematic review
Background The aging process is associated with a progressive decline of neuromuscular
function, increased risk of falls and fractures, impaired functional performance, and loss of …
function, increased risk of falls and fractures, impaired functional performance, and loss of …
Historical development of accelerometry measures and methods for physical activity and sedentary behavior research worldwide: A scoping review of observational …
This scoping review identified observational studies of adults that utilized accelerometry to
assess physical activity and sedentary behavior. Key elements on accelerometry data …
assess physical activity and sedentary behavior. Key elements on accelerometry data …
[HTML][HTML] Associations of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour with fall-related outcomes in older adults: A systematic review
KA Ramsey, W Zhou, AGM Rojer, EM Reijnierse… - Annals of Physical and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Higher physical activity (PA) and lower sedentary behaviour (SB) are
associated with better muscle strength, balance, and functional ability, which are imperative …
associated with better muscle strength, balance, and functional ability, which are imperative …