Association of falls, fear of falling, handgrip strength and gait speed with frailty levels in the community elderly
Introduction: The Frailty Syndrome is not synonymous with disability, but may be a precursor of etiological and physiological dysfunction, which affects mobility before causing reduced functional capacity, explaining conditions of weakness, weight loss, and abnormal gait. Study design: This is an an...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Portuguese |
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Universidade de São Paulo
2015-12-01
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| Series: | Medicina |
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| Online Access: | http://www.revistas.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/114961 |