A Review of Postural Balance and its Related Factors in the Elderly

Objective: The slowing down of the nervous system function and changes in the musculoskeletal system (including joint changes and instability) during old age have resulted in imbalance and lack of postural control becoming common problems during this age period. Using balancing tests and...

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Main Authors: Masoumi Nasrin, Masoumi Behnam, Shoujaei Fatemeh, Sharafi Seyedeh Fariba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Aras Part Medical International Press 2015-01-01
Series:Crescent Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences
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Online Access:http://cjmb.org/PDF/CJMB-2-28.pdf