The aging process is associated with loss of muscle mass and strength and decline in
physical functioning. The term sarcopenia is primarily defined as low level of muscle mass …

Older adults who undertake resistance training are typically seeking to maintain or increase
their muscular strength with the goal of preserving or improving their functional capabilities …

This two-part paper discusses the analysis and control of legged locomotion in terms of N-
step capturability: the ability of a legged system to come to a stop without falling by taking N …

Tripping is a major cause for falls, especially in the elderly. This study investigated whether
falls in the elderly can be attributed to inadequate push-off reactions by the support limb in …

Risk factors for medically unexplained falls may include reduced muscle power, strength
and asymmetry in the lower limbs. Conflicting reports exist about strength and there is little …

Measurements of human strength can be important during analyses of physical activities.
Such measurements have often taken the form of the maximum voluntary torque at a single …

Background. Backward walking is used increasingly in rehabilitation programs to promote
balance, strength, and aerobic conditioning. This study examines the effect of movement …

ABSTRACT International Journal of Exercise Science 5 (4): 301-320, 2012. The objective of
this review was to analyze the current literature related to the effects of obesity on balance …

The purpose of the work was to determine whether the age-related muscle weakness
diminishes older adults' ability to use mechanisms responsible for maintaining dynamic …

Background: Normal aging is characterized by functional changes in the sensory,
neurological and musculoskeletal systems. These changes affect several motor tasks …