Prevalence of motor impairment in residents of New South Wales, Australia aged 55 years and over: cross-sectional survey of the 45 and Up cohort

Prevalence of motor impairment in residents of New South Wales, Australia aged 55 years and over: cross-sectional survey of the 45 and Up cohort

Abstract Background The population prevalence of many diseases is known. However, little is known of the population prevalence of motor impairments. Methods The aim of this study was to determine the point prevalence of specific motor impairments (weakness, fatigue, contracture, impaired balance and...

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Main Authors: R. D. Herbert, J. L. Taylor, S. R. Lord, S. C. Gandevia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Motor impairment
Weakness
Fatigue
Contracture
Balance
Coordination
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09443-5

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