Osteoarticular diseases and physical performance of Brazilians over 80 years old

Abstract Objective To investigate the physical performance of Brazilian individuals older than 80 years with and without OD. Methods The sample consisted of 135 individuals (aged > 80 years) of both gender. Identification of osteopenia/osteoporosis was verified by Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiom...

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Main Authors: Vanessa Ribeiro dos Santos, Luís Alberto Gobbo, Diego Giulliano Destro Christofaro, Igor Conterato Gomes, Jorge Mota, Sebastião Gobbi, Ismael Forte Freitas Júnior
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva 2016-02-01
Series:Ciência & Saúde Coletiva
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Online Access:http://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-81232016000200423&lng=en&tlng=en