Muscle strength rather than muscle mass is associated with osteoporosis in older Chinese adults

Assessment of the association of muscle strength and muscle mass with osteoporosis (OP) is of special interest as muscles are a potential target for interventions (i.e., strength training). Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study encompassing people aged ≥ 60 years (average age: 66.9 ± 6.2 year...

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Main Authors: Yixuan Ma, Liyuan Fu, Liye Jia, Peipei Han, Li Kang, Hairui Yu, XiaoYu Chen, Xing Yu, Lin Hou, Lu Wang, Wen Zhang, Kaijun Niu, Qi Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-02-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664616304028