As aging continues to grow in our society, sarcopenia and associated fall risk is considered
a public health problem since falling is the third cause of chronic disability. Falls are …

Background With increasing age neuromuscular deficits (eg, sarcopenia) may result in
impaired physical performance and an increased risk for falls. Prominent intrinsic fall-risk …

ABSTRACT Background/Study Context: Given the rapid increase in the aging population
worldwide, fall prevention is of utmost importance. It is essential to establish an efficient …

Human aging results in a variety of changes to skeletal muscle. Sarcopenia is the age-
associated loss of muscle mass and is one of the main contributors to musculoskeletal …

Regular participation in resistance training is important for older people to maintain their
health and independence, yet participation rates are low. The study aimed to identify …

Abstract Fragala, MS, Cadore, EL, Dorgo, S, Izquierdo, M, Kraemer, WJ, Peterson, MD, and
Ryan, ED. Resistance training for older adults: position statement from the national strength …

Purpose. Determine the effects of 16 weeks of strength training on measures of functional
ability in elderly who are functionally limited. Design. Quasi-experimental trial in which …

The aim of this review was to recommend training strategies that improve the functional
capacity in physically frail older adults based on scientific literature, focusing specially in …

Background Resistance training is assumed to be a key player in counteracting the age-
related decline of functional capacity as well as the incidence of falls in older adults …

Falls represent a major public health problem in older people, predominantly due to the
resulting injuries which lead to progressive disability, immobilization and resulting …