Study of the Effect of Stress on Skeletal Muscle Function in Geriatrics

Background: Old age is associated with weakness of skeletal muscles and decrease in muscle functions. Usually in old-age, people undergo wasting of muscles, so they are more prone for fall and fracture. It has been stated that stress and cognition has an impact on muscle functions. This study wa...

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Main Authors: K.N. Poornima, N. Karthick, R. Sitalakshmi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/3966/3-7014_CE[Ra]_F(DK)_F(H)_PF1(RAK)_PFA(H)_PF2(NJH).pdf