Background The aging process results in a number of functional (eg, deficits in balance and
strength/power performance), neural (eg, loss of sensory/motor neurons), muscular (eg …

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

Background. Muscle size and strength decrease with aging, and the resultant muscle
weakness has been implicated in increased risk of falls in older adults. These falls have …

Background: Losses in lower extremity muscle strength/power, muscle mass and deficits in
static and particularly dynamic balance due to aging are associated with impaired functional …

Background Reductions in muscle strength and poor balance may lead to mobility
limitations in older age. Aims We assessed the effects of long-term once-weekly strength …

Although much of the literature on neuromuscular changes with aging has focused on loss
of muscle mass and isometric strength, deficits in muscle power are more pronounced with …

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

Background Muscle fatigue reduces muscle strength and balance control in young people. It
is not clear whether fatigue resistance seen in older persons leads to different effects. In …

Background The importance of trunk muscle strength (TMS) for physical fitness and athletic
performance has been demonstrated by studies reporting significant correlations between …

Skeletal muscle plays an important role in performing activities of daily living. While the
importance of limb musculature in performing these tasks is well established, less research …