Walking balance is mediated by muscle strength and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: an observational study

Walking balance is mediated by muscle strength and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: an observational study

Abstract Background Depletion of ovarian hormone in postmenopausal women has been associated with changes in the locomotor apparatus that may compromise walking function including muscle atrophy/weakness, weight gain, and bone demineralization. Therefore, handgrip strength (HGS), bone mineral densit...

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Main Authors: S. C. Ibeneme, C. Ekanem, A. Ezuma, N. Iloanusi, N. N. Lasebikan, O. A. Lasebikan, O. E. Oboh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Muscle strength
Body composition
Bone mineral density
Walking balance
Postmenopausal women
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2000-3

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