Investigating the Relationship Between Lower Limb Flexibility With Motor Function and Risk of Falling in Visually Impaired Individuals
Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the flexibility of the ankle and knee joints and to determine its relationship with balance, motor function, and risk of falling in visually impaired individuals. Methods: The sample consisted of 32 blind males, 20-30 years old. They were selected by...
Main Authors: | Kamal Mohammad Khani, Mohammad Karimizadeh Ardakani, Mohammad Hani Mansori |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Negah Institute for Scientific Communication
2021-04-01
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Series: | Physical Treatments |
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Online Access: | http://ptj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-457-en.html |
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