Progressive resistance strength training for improving physical function in older adults - Liu,
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The number of available walking tests has increased dramatically over the past decades.
Therefore, it is highly important to help clinicians choose the most appropriate walking test …

This 3-year longitudinal study among older adults showed that declining muscle mass,
strength, power, and physical performance are independent contributing factors to increased …

Background: fear of falling (FoF) has great impact on functioning and quality of life of older
people, but its effects on gait and balance are largely unknown. Methods: we examined FoF …

Background Fear of falling and previous falls are both risk factors that affect daily activities of
older adults. However, it remains unclear whether they independently limit daily activities …

Objectives The progressive age-related declines in muscle health and physical function in
older adults are related to muscle size and strength. Walking with an applied blood flow …

Abstract Objectives Fear of falling (FoF) is common in older people and may lead to physical
decline, disability, poor quality of life, and falls. Several risk factors for FoF have been …

OBJECTIVES: To determine the relative effect of education and activity programs on fear of
falling, balance, strength, and health status. DESIGN: A randomized intervention trial with …

BACKGROUND: The voluntary, maximum inclined posture reflects the self-perceived limits
of stability. Parkinson's disease is associated with small, bradykinetic postural weight shifts …

Background. An inability to negotiate stairs is a marker of disability and functional decline
and can be a critical factor in loss of independence in older people. There is limited research …