The risk for falls in older people in the context of objective functional studies

The risk for falls in older people in the context of objective functional studies

Falls may occur in each ontogenesis phase, but they become more frequent in the elderly and lead to serious health consequences. Dynamic changes in senior citizens’ environment and lifestyle makes studies of risk for falls necessary. To determine the relationship between the risk for falls and the o...

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Main Authors: Ignasiak Zofia, Skrzek Anna, Kozieł Sławomir, Sławińska Teresa, Posłuszny Paweł, Rożek Krystyna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2015-12-01
Series:Anthropological Review
Subjects:
risk for falls
muscles strength
lower limb
bone mineral density
functional physical tests
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/anre-2015-0026

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