Delayed Impairment of Postural, Physical, and Muscular Functions Following Downhill Compared to Level Walking in Older People

Transient symptoms of muscle damage emanating from unaccustomed eccentric exercise can adversely affect muscle function and potentially increase the risk of falling for several days. Therefore, the aims of the present study were to investigate the shorter- and longer-lasting temporal characteristics...

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Main Authors: Mathew William Hill, Edyah-Ariella Hosseini, Abbie McLellan, Michael James Price, Stephen Ronald Lord, Anthony David Kay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2020.544559/full