Comparative study of functional capacity and quality of life among obese and non-obese elderly people with knee osteoarthritis

Comparative study of functional capacity and quality of life among obese and non-obese elderly people with knee osteoarthritis

ABSTRACT Introduction: The association between osteoarthritis (OA) and obesity can lead to a reduced functional capacity, compromising the quality of life (QoL) of the elderly. Objective: To compare the functional capacity and QoL of obese and non-obese older adults with knee OA. Methods: The sam...

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Main Authors: Mansueto Gomes-Neto, Anderson Delano Araujo, Isabel Dayanne Almeida Junqueira, Diego Oliveira, Alécio Brasileiro, Fabio Luciano Arcanjo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Reumatologia 2016-04-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Reumatologia
Subjects:
Idosos
Osteoartrite
Obesidade
Qualidade de vida
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