Association Between Asymmetry in Knee Extension Strength and Balance in a Community-Dwelling Elderly Population: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Association Between Asymmetry in Knee Extension Strength and Balance in a Community-Dwelling Elderly Population: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

ObjectiveTo evaluate the association between balance function and asymmetry of knee extension strength in an elderly Korean population.MethodsThe strength of the knee extensors in each leg was measured in 306 community-dwelling elderly subjects (age, 76.70±4.85 years) and 25 young healthy subjects (...

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Main Authors: Jinmann Chon, Hee-Sang Kim, Jong Ha Lee, Seung Don Yoo, Dong Hwan Yun, Dong Hwan Kim, Seung Ah Lee, Yoo Jin Han, Yunsoo Soh, Yong Kim, Young Rok Han, Chang Won Won, Seonyoung Han
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine 2018-02-01
Series:Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
Subjects:
Elderly
Postural asymmetry factor
Postural balance
Accidental falls
Online Access:http://www.e-arm.org/upload/pdf/arm-42-113.pdf

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