Intra-rater reliability of hip abductor isometric strength testing in a standing position in older fallers and non-fallers

Intra-rater reliability of hip abductor isometric strength testing in a standing position in older fallers and non-fallers

Abstract Background Reduced hip muscle strength has been shown to be a major factor related to falls in older persons. However, comprehensive assessment of hip abduction strength in the clinical setting is challenging. The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility and intra-rater reliabil...

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Main Authors: Anne-Violette Bruyneel, Simone C. Gafner, Serge Ferrari, Gabriel Gold, Dominique Monnin, Philippe Terrier, Caroline H. Bastiaenen, Lara Allet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:European Review of Aging and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Older
Falls
Muscle strength
Hip
Abductor
Standing
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s11556-018-0198-6

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