Fitness, Balance Efficacy, and Postural Control in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Age-related declines in postural control and physical fitness are strong risk factors for falls in older adults. Balance efficacy has been utilized to identify poor postural control, reduced physical function, and fall risk. However, it is not clear as to whether balance efficacy is truly a better p...
Main Authors: | Anna Lee, John R. Biggan, Christopher Ray |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2016-02-01
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Series: | SAGE Open |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244016631798 |
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