The Association of Physical Function Measures With Frailty, Falls History, and Metabolic Syndrome in a Population With Complex Obesity

Background: Frailty, falls and metabolic syndrome are known to be associated with poorer physical function. This study builds on available research by further investigating the relationship between physical function measures, including those comprising frailty, with metabolic syndrome (MetS) and fal...

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Main Authors: Amanda Rhynehart, Colin Dunlevy, Katie Hayes, Jean O'Connell, Donal O'Shea, Emer O'Malley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fresc.2021.716392/full